| initial | (verb) mark with one's initials | - |
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| initialise | (verb) divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data | Synonyms: format, initialize |
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| (verb) assign an initial value to a computer program | Synonyms: initialize |
| initialize | (verb) divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data | Synonyms: format, initialise |
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| (verb) assign an initial value to a computer program | Synonyms: initialise |
| initiate | (verb) set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for | Synonyms: lead up |
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| (verb) bring up a topic for discussion | Synonyms: broach |
| (verb) take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of | Synonyms: pioneer |
| (verb) bring into being | Synonyms: originate, start |
| (verb) accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite | Synonyms: induct |