The difference between Zero out and Zeroize
When used as verbs, zero out means to reduce to zero, whereas zeroize means to set, reset or initialize something (especially a variable or parameter) to zero.
check bellow for the other definitions of Zero out and Zeroize
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Zero out as a verb (transitive):
To reduce to zero.
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Zero out as a verb (transitive):
To cut off funding for (a project).
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Zero out as a verb (computing, transitive):
To fill with zeros, replacing any previous contents.
Examples:
"to zero out an array"
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Zeroize as a verb (nonstandard):
To set, reset or initialize something (especially a variable or parameter) to zero.