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