Definition of Format
1. Noun. The organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing).
Category relationships: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System
Generic synonyms: Info, Information
Specialized synonyms: High-level Formatting, Initialisation, Initialization, Low-level Formatting
2. Verb. Set (printed matter) into a specific format. "Format this letter so it can be printed out"
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Indent, Rubricate
Derivative terms: Formatting
3. Noun. The general appearance of a publication.
4. Verb. Determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science).
5. Verb. Divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data. "Please format this disk before entering data!"
Generic synonyms: Carve Up, Dissever, Divide, Separate, Split, Split Up
Derivative terms: Formatting, Initialisation, Initialization
Definition of Format
1. n. The shape and size of a book; hence, its external form.
Definition of Format
1. Noun. The layout of a document. ¹
2. Noun. (context: hence) The form of presentation of something. ¹
3. Noun. (computing) A file type. ¹
4. Verb. To create or edit the layout of a document. ¹
5. Verb. Change a document so it will fit onto a different type of page. ¹
6. Verb. (computing) To prepare a mass storage medium for initial use, erasing any existing data in the process. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Format
1. to produce in a specified style [v -MATTED, -MATTING, -MATS]
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Literary usage of Format
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1. Campus Crime and Security at Postsecondary Education Institutions by Laurie Lewis (1997)
"Institutional characteristic Compile annual security report Stand-alone publication
about campus security format for annual security report Part of text of ..."
2. Microbial and Phenotypic Definition of Rats and Mice: Proceedings of the by National Research Council Staff, ebrary, Inc, National Research Council, International Committee, Commission on Life Sciences, National Academy of Sciences (1999)
"PARTICIPANTS AND format Originally the two main participants in this meeting were
the Veterinary Resources Branch (VRB), Division of Research Services (DRS) ..."
3. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Young People: A Report of the Surgeon General by M. Joycelyn Elders (1997)
"Curriculum format Among the numerous approaches to teaching skills to resist
social influences to smoke, the format variations are in most cases minor (Best ..."
4. SAS(R) 9.1.3 Language Reference:: Dictionary, Fifth Edition, Volumes 1-4 by SAS Institute (2006)
"(/format Converts an amount in euros to Spanish pesetas Category: Currency Conversion
... format in SAS National Language Support (NLS): User's Guide ..."
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