initialize

To set (a starting value of a variable).

To prepare (a computer or a printer) for use; boot.

To format (a storage medium, such as a disk).

To designate by initials instead of by the full name.

To use an initial or initials (instead of one’s full name).

to assign an initial value to (a variable or set of variables in a computer program).

To assign initial values to something

To assign an initial value to a variable

To format a storage medium prior to use

To prepare any hardware (such as a printer or scanner) for use