Definition of format
Nouns
the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
- Synonyms:
- data format, data formatting, formatting
- Types:
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high-level formatting
(computer science) the format for the root directory and the file allocation tables and other basic configurations
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initialisation, initialization, low-level formatting
(computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them and setting a starting position
- Type of:
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info, information
a message received and understood
the general appearance of a publication
- Type of:
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appearance, visual aspect
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Verbs
set (printed matter) into a specific format
- Synonyms:
- arrange
- Type of:
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change
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
"Please format this disk before entering data!"
- Synonyms:
- initialise, initialize
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- metadata
- knowledge base
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- almanac
- argumentation
- atlas
- autobiography
- background knowledge
- asexual reproduction
- asteroid
- atmosphere
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- atom
Words that contain format
affine transformation
American Standard Code for Information Interchange
back-formation
calque formation
confidential information
conformation
conformational entropy
Counter Reformation
counterreformation
data format
data formatting
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Defense Technical Information Center
deformation
deformational
disinformation
electronic information service
formation
formative