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- DictionaryFor·mat/ˈfôrˌmat/
noun
- 1. the way in which something is arranged or set out: "the format of the funeral service"
verb
- 1. (especially in computing) arrange or put into a format: "how to format a document"
The meaning of FORMAT is the shape, size, and general makeup (as of something printed). How to use format in a sentence.
the organization, plan, style, or type of something: The format of the show allowed for topical and controversial gags. Computers. the arrangement of data for computer input or output, such as the number and size of fields in a record or the spacing and punctuation of information in a report.
the size, design, materials, etc. used for a document, book, photo, etc.: The report should provide clear and concise information in a format designed to communicate the information effectively. Documents must be submitted in paper format.
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)
a. the defined arrangement of data encoded in a file or for example on magnetic disk or CD-ROM, essential for the correct recording and recovery of data on different devices. b. the arrangement of text on printed output or a display screen, or a coded description of such an arrangement.
1. the general appearance of a publication, including type style, paper, binding, etc. 2. 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.
Definition of format noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
FORMAT definition: 1. the way something is designed, arranged, or produced: 2. to prepare a computer disk so that…. Learn more.
1. The format of something is the way or order in which it is arranged and presented. [...] 2. The format of a piece of computer software or a musical recording is the type of equipment on which it is designed to be used or played. For example, possible formats for a musical recording are CD and cassette. [...] 3.
formats. The shape, size, binding, typeface, paper, and general makeup or arrangement of a book, magazine, etc. A plan for the organization and arrangement of a specified production. A basic form, style, or medium. A specific arrangement in accordance with which computer data is processed, stored, printed, etc.
