initialising
Setting things up
Initialising is the British spelling of initializing—setting something to its starting state or preparing it for use.
In computing, initialising a variable assigns it an initial value; initialising a disk formats it for first use.
The term applies broadly to any setup process: The system is initialising, please wait.
Initializing a computer system
- initializationPreparing system for operation
- loadingAdding weight or cargo
- configuringArranging system settings
- bootstrappingSelf-starting without external input
rebooting · powering · deploying · instantiating · compiling · mounting · allocating · calibrating
Act of starting
- inceptionFounding moment
- genesisPoint of creation
- onsetStarting point of something
- outsetInitial point of something
inauguration · launch · kickoff · starting · origination · introduction · emergence · threshold
How something is arranged
- configurationArrangement of parts
- groundworkFoundational preparation for something
- planningArranging for future events
- frameworkUnderlying support system
provisioning · staging · readying · prearranging · outlining · preflight · preloading · preprocessing
booting
Initializing a computer system
- initializationPreparing system for operation
- loadingAdding weight or cargo
- configuringArranging system settings
bootstrapping · rebooting · powering · deploying · instantiating · compiling · mounting · allocating · calibrating · formatting
commencement
Act of starting
outset · inauguration · launch · kickoff · starting · origination · introduction · emergence · threshold · dawn
setup
How something is arranged
- configurationArrangement of parts
- groundworkFoundational preparation for something
- planningArranging for future events
framework · provisioning · staging · readying · prearranging · outlining · preflight · preloading · preprocessing · coordination
initialisingshutting down
Ending operation or activity
terminating · closing · finalising · exiting · halting
initialisingrunning
Swift foot travel
executing · operational · active · functioning · live
initial, initiative, initiate, initiation, uninitialized, initiated, initiator, initiatives, initiating