Meaning of the word init in English

What does init mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

init

US /ɪˈnɪt/
UK /ɪˈnɪt/

Abbreviation

initialization (especially in computing)

Example:
The system performs an init sequence on startup.
You need to run the init script to set up the environment.