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initialize vs format

format vs initialize

initialize is not a noun while format is a noun.

initialize and format both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
initialize No No Yes No
format Yes No Yes No
As verbs, initialize and format are synonyms defined as:
  • initialize and format: divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
Other synonyms of initialize include initialise.
initialize (noun) format (noun)
the general appearance of a publication
the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
initialize (verb) format (verb)
divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
assign an initial value to a computer program determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
set (printed matter) into a specific format
Difference between initialize and format

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