FORMAT

/ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 12

Scrabble letter values: F4O1R1M3A1T1 = 11

Definition

  1. noun the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing). — synonyms: formatting, data_format, data_formatting
  2. noun the general appearance of a publication.
  3. verb set (printed matter) into a specific format. — synonyms: arrange
  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. — synonyms: initialize, initialise

Examples

  • “Format this letter so it can be printed out”
  • “Please format this disk before entering data!”
  • “The radio station changed the format of its evening program.”

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