Definitions for Format
ˈfɔr mætfor·mat

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. format, formatting, data format, data formattingnoun

   the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)

2. formatverb

   the general appearance of a publication

3. format, arrangeverb

   set (printed matter) into a specific format

   "Format this letter so it can be printed out"

4. formatverb

   determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)

5. format, initialize, initialiseverb

   divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data

   "Please format this disk before entering data!"

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1. Formatnoun

   (Print.) the arrangement of the parts of a printed page, such as text and graphics; as, text flowing around an illustration provides a more pleasing format; multiple columns are a more common format for large pages.

2. Formatnoun

   Hence, The general organization, form, or plan for anything, such as an organized social, political, or entertainment event.

3. formatverb

   to set into a specific format; -- of printed matter or data recorded on a data soorage medium.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. formatnoun

   The layout of a document.

2. formatnoun

   The form of presentation of something.

   The radio station changed the format of its evening program.

3. formatnoun

   A file type.

4. formatverb

   To create or edit the layout of a document.

5. formatverb

   Change a document so it will fit onto a different type of page.

6. formatverb

   To prepare a mass storage medium for initial use, erasing any existing data in the process.

   I lost weeks of work when I inadvertently formatted my hard drive.

7. Etymology: Via and, from liber formatus, from formo.

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1. FORMAT

   In computing, format, a command-line utility that carries out disk formatting. It is a component of various operating systems, including 86-DOS, MS-DOS, IBM PC DOS and OS/2, Microsoft Windows and ReactOS.

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1. format

   Format refers to the structure, design, layout, or arrangement of something. It could be used to describe the way a document, piece of media, or event, among other things, is set up or organized. In computer science, format refers to the layout of information encoded for storage or processing. It's crucial in providing a systematic arrangement or approach to deliver or present content or information.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Format

   for′ma, n. of books, &c., the size, form, shape in which they are issued. [Fr.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. format

   1. In photography, the size and/or shape of a negative or of the print therefrom. 2. In cartography, the shape and size of a map or chart.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. format

   A type of file.

   File format is important and ensures that documents are stored accurately and can be accessed easily.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 25, 2020  

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   format

   The structure of a document, file or digital technology.

   The format of the document needed to be changed to ensure it was accessible.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 13, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Determine
   • Divide

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Format' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4478

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Format' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3836

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Format' in Nouns Frequency: #1558

How to pronounce Format?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say Format in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Format in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Format in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Format in a Sentence

1. Jon Rahm:

   To be honest, part of the format is not really appealing to me. Shotgun three days, to me, is not a golf tournament — no cut. It’s that simple. I want to play against the best in the world and a format that’s been going on for hundreds of years. That’s what I want to see.

2. Jocelyn Guest:

   Opening a business is a' round-the-clock [ job ] … so White Gold Butchers figured if White Gold Butchers all had to be here [ on Sunday nights ], White Gold Butchers might as well show the show, white Gold Butchers are a super meaty place, and ‘ Game of Thrones ’ is super meaty, so White Gold Butchers said screw it, let’s make some large-format meat and watch the show.

3. Byju Raveendran:

   The outbreak is clearly increasing the appreciation of online education, this could be a turning point for the industry, ushering in an increased usage of this format and changing habits in terms of how kids learn and how teachers teach.

4. Rachel Bloom:

   I'm kind of getting the lay of the land, it's just what's like,' What's the good idea ? What am I interested in ?' It's always the idea before the format.

5. Michael Barbaro:

   International news has always been a bit of a conundrum for certain American publications, i think the 20-minute, single-subject format was made for that. Michael Barbaro and Carolyn Ryan can't tell the story of what it means that the Taliban is about to regain power after 20 years in five minutes.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Format
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Format
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Format
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Format
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Format
7. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf