Definition of Format

1. Noun. The organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing).


2. Verb. Set (printed matter) into a specific format. "Format this letter so it can be printed out"
Exact synonyms: Arrange
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Indent, Rubricate
Derivative terms: Formatting

3. Noun. The general appearance of a publication.
Generic synonyms: Appearance, Visual Aspect
Group relationships: Publication

4. Verb. Determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science).
Generic synonyms: Determine, Set
Derivative terms: Formatting

5. Verb. Divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data. "Please format this disk before entering data!"
Exact synonyms: Initialise, Initialize
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. to produce in a specified style [v -MATTED, -MATTING, -MATS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Format

formally
formalness
formalnesses
formals
formalwear
formal garden
formal logic
formal operations
formamidase
formamide
formamide
formamides
formamidopyridine-DNA glycosylase
formant
formants
format (current term)
formate
formate
formate-NADP oxidoreductase
formate-tetrahydrofolate ligase
formated
formates
formate dehydrogenases
formate hydrogen lyase
formating
formatio
formation
formation
formationes
formations

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