1. (noun) format, formatting, data format, data formatting
the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
Synonyms: data formatting, format, formatting, data format
2. (verb) format
the general appearance of a publication
Synonyms: data formatting, formatting, data format
3. (verb) format, arrange
set (printed matter) into a specific format
Synonyms: arrange, initialise, fix up, set, coif, initialize, coiffe, do, coiffure, order, set up, dress, format, put, stage
4. (verb) format
determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
Synonyms: initialize, initialise, arrange
5. (verb) format, initialize, initialise
divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
Synonyms: format, initialize, initialise, arrange
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