Definition of format

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  • format is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • format is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
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Definition of format

  • divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data (verb)

    Examples

    1. Please format this disk before entering data!

    Synonyms

    1. initialise
    2. initialize
  • set (printed matter) into a specific format (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. arrange
  • the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. data format
    2. data formatting
    3. formatting
  • determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science) (verb)
  • the general appearance of a publication (noun)

See definition of format in Merriam Webster