Meaning & Definition of Format in English
English⟶
Format
/fɔrmæt/
noun
1. The organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
synonym:
- format,
- formatting,
- data format,
- data formatting
2. The general appearance of a publication
synonym:
- format
verb
1. Set (printed matter) into a specific format
- "Format this letter so it can be printed out"
synonym:
- format,
- arrange
2. Determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
synonym:
- format
3. Divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
- "Please format this disk before entering data!"
synonym:
- format,
- initialize,
- initialise
Examples of using
I stopped buying newspapers in paper form a few years ago already; I only read them in electronic format.
What format should I use?
Since I don't have the software to open the attached file, I can't open it. Please send it again in another format.