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Definition of Format
1. Noun. The organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing).
Exact synonyms: Data Format, Data Formatting, Formatting
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
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"
Exact synonyms: Arrange
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Indent, Rubricate
Derivative terms: Formatting
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!"
Exact synonyms: Initialise, Initialize
Generic synonyms: Carve Up, Dissever, Divide, Separate, Split, Split Up
Derivative terms: Formatting, Initialisation, Initialization
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
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