Initialize
Initialize verb - Assign an initial value to a computer program.
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Initiate and initialize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Initiate" instead a verb "Initialize".
Initiate
Initiate verb - To be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of.
Initialize and initiate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Initialize" instead a verb "Initiate".
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