initialization

noun

Definition
(computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them and setting a starting position
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'initialization'.
Etymology
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Vowels
8
Consonants
6
Length
14

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