Initialize and Start

Initialize

Initialize verb - Assign an initial value to a computer program.
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Synonyms for Initialize

Start and initialize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Start" instead a verb "Initialize".

Start

Start verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).

Initialize and start are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Initialize" instead a verb "Start".

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