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.


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  1. Zero out as a verb (transitive):

    To reduce to zero.

  2. Zero out as a verb (transitive):

    To cut off funding for (a project).

  3. Zero out as a verb (computing, transitive):

    To fill with zeros, replacing any previous contents.

    Examples:

    "to zero out an array"

  1. Zeroize as a verb (nonstandard):

    To set, reset or initialize something (especially a variable or parameter) to zero.

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