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Format

Format Meaning & Definition
Format Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Format?

[n] the general appearance of a publication
[n] the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
[v] divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data; "Please format this disk before entering data!"
[v] determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
[v] set into a specific format; of printed matter; "Format this letter so it can be printed out"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Format: arrange | data format | data formatting | formatting | initialise | initialize

Related Terms | Find terms related to Format: aesthetic form | anatomy | appearance | archetype | architectonics | architecture | arrangement | art form | aspect | build | building | cast | composition | configuration | conformation | constitution | construction | contents | creation | cut | design | dimensions | fabric | fabrication | fashion | fashioning | figuration | figure | forging | form | formation | frame | genre | getup | impression | inner form | layout | looks | make | makeup | making | manufacture | matrix | modality | mode | model | mold | molding | order | organic structure | organism | organization | pattern | patterning | physique | plan | Platonic form | Platonic idea | production | prototype | set | setup | set-up | shape | shaping | significant form | size | stamp | structure | structuring | style | tectonics | texture | tissue | turn | type | warp and woof | weave | web

See Also | appearance | carve up | change | determine | dissever | divide | high-level formatting | indent | info | information | initialisation | initialization | low-level formatting | publication | rubricate | separate | set | split | split up | visual aspect

Format In Webster's Dictionary

\For`mat"\ (f[-o]r`m[.a]" or f[-o]r`m[aum]t"), n. [F. or G. Cf. {Formation}.] (Print.) The shape and size of a book; hence, its external form. The older manuscripts had been written in a much larger format than that found convenient for university work. --G. H. Putnam. One might, indeed, protest that the format is a little too luxurious. --Nature.

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