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format
('f/O/rm/&/t )

noun (n)

  • the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    data format, data formatting, formatting
    source: wordnet30
  • the general appearance of a publication(noun.attribute)
    source: wordnet30
  • The shape and size of a book; hence, its external form.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • set (printed matter) into a specific format(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Format this letter so it can be printed out.
    Synonym:
    arrange
    source: wordnet30
  • determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)(verb.cognition)
    source: wordnet30
  • divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data(verb.change)
    Example:
    Please format this disk before entering data!.
    Synonym:
    initialise, initialize
    source: wordnet30
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