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format > 5 senses
NOUN1format, formatting, data format, data formattingThe organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
2formatThe general appearance of a publication
VERB1format, arrangeSet (printed matter) into a specific format
2formatDetermine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
3format, initialize, initialiseDivide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
format > pronunciation
Soundsfao'rmae.t
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format > noun 1, communication
MeaningThe organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing).
Synonymsformatting, data format, data formatting
Categorycomputer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
Narrowerhigh-level formatting; low-level formatting, initialization, initialisation
Broaderinformation, info
Verbsformat; format
format > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe general appearance of a publication.
Part ofpublication
Broaderappearance, visual aspect
Verbsformat
format > verb 1, creation
MeaningSet (printed matter) into a specific format.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"Format this letter so it can be printed out"
Synonymsarrange
Narrowerindent; rubricate
Broaderchange
Nounsformatting; format
format > verb 2, cognition
MeaningDetermine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science).
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderdetermine, set
Nounsformat, formatting
format > verb 3, change
MeaningDivide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"Please format this disk before entering data!"
Synonymsinitialize, initialise
Broaderdivide, split, split up, separate, dissever, carve up
Nounsformat, formatting

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