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Format

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.

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"

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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