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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion source/declarators.tex
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\indextext{initialization|(}

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A declarator can specify an initial value for the
An initializer can specify an initial value for the
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Why "can"? Is it possible for an initializer to not specify an initial value?

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My understanding here is "can" means "can be used", but obviously it is not clear enough.

identifier being declared.
The identifier designates a variable being initialized.
The process of initialization described in the
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