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   For·mat

   /ˈfôrˌmat/

   

   noun

   • 1. the way in which something is arranged or set out: "the format of the funeral service"
   • ▪ the shape, size, and presentation of a book or periodical: "the format is A4 on newsprint"
   • ▪ the medium in which a sound recording is made available: "the album is available as a CD as well as on LP and cassette formats"
   • ▪ a defined structure for the processing, storage, or display of data: "a data file in binary format"

   verb

   • 1. (especially in computing) arrange or put into a format: "how to format a document"
   • ▪ prepare (a storage medium) to receive data: "you will be able to format a disk"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: via French and German from Latin formatus (liber) ‘shaped (book)’, past participle of formare ‘to form’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › formatFormat - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of format. noun. the general appearance of a publication. see more. verb. set (printed matter) into a specific format. “ Format this letter so it can be printed out” synonyms: arrange. see more. noun. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORMAT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. countable noun. The format of something is the way or order in which it is arranged and presented. I had met with him to explain the format of the programme and what we had in mind. [ + of] ...a large-format book. Synonyms: arrangement, form, style, make-up More Synonyms of format. 2. countable noun.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryformat | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of format – Learner’s Dictionary. format. noun [ C ] uk/ˈfɔːmæt/us. the way something is designed, arranged, or produced: This year's event will have a new format. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. format. verb [ T ]

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › formats&FORMAT Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   verb (used with object), for·mat·ted, for·mat·ting. to plan or provide a format for: to format the annual telethon. Computers. to set the format of (input or output): Some word-processing programs format output in a variety of ways. to prepare (a disk) for writing and reading. verb (used without object), for·mat·ted, for·mat·ting.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › formatformat | meaning of format in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   From Longman Business Dictionary for‧mat1 /ˈfɔːmætˈfɔːr-/ noun [ countable] 1 the way in which information is arranged and stored in a computer file or on a DISK.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › formatFormat - definition of format by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) the general appearance of a publication, including type style, paper, binding, etc. 2. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) an approximate indication of the size of a publication as determined by the number of times the original sheet of paper is folded to make a leaf. See also duodecimo, quarto.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishformat noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of format noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.