1. (noun)
format, formatting, data format, data formatting
the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
2. (noun)
format
the general appearance of a publication
3. (verb)
format, arrange
set (printed matter) into a specific format
"Format this letter so it can be printed out"
4. (verb)
format
determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
5. (verb)
format, initialize, initialise
divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
"Please format this disk before entering data!"
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Definition of 'format'
