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format
[ fawr-mat ]
noun
- the shape and size of a book as determined by the number of times the original sheet has been folded to form the leaves. Compare duodecimo, folio ( def 2 ), octavo, quarto.
- the general physical appearance of a book, magazine, or newspaper, such as the typeface, binding, quality of paper, margins, etc.
- the organization, plan, style, or type of something:
The format of the show allowed for topical and controversial gags.
- Computers. the arrangement of data for computer input or output, such as the number and size of fields in a record or the spacing and punctuation of information in a report.
verb (used with object)
- to plan or provide a format for:
to format the annual telethon.
- Computers.
- to set the format of (input or output):
Some word-processing programs format output in a variety of ways.
- to prepare (a disk) for writing and reading.
verb (used without object)
- to devise a format.
format
/ ˈfɔːmæt /
noun
- the general appearance of a publication, including type style, paper, binding, etc
- style, plan, or arrangement, as of a television programme
- computing
- the defined arrangement of data encoded in a file or for example on magnetic disk or CD-ROM, essential for the correct recording and recovery of data on different devices
- the arrangement of text on printed output or a display screen, or a coded description of such an arrangement
verb
- to arrange (a book, page, etc) into a specified format
format
/ fôr′măt′ /
Noun
- The arrangement of data for storage or display.
Verb
- To divide a disk into marked sectors so that it may store data.
- To determine the arrangement of data for storage or display.
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Other Words From
- format·ter noun
- pre·format verb (used with object) preformatted preformatting
- re·format verb reformatted reformatting
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Word History and Origins
Origin of format1
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Example Sentences
The format of quotations and snippets of songs and poems, made it easy to read, when reading anything longer was a challenge.
The History Channel has given up its documentary format to embrace reality shows about custom-built motorcycles.
Teams generally race in a relay format with one racer always on the road.
The letter is addressed to “FATHER ROBERT BERGDAHL-U.S.A.” following the format of ICRC messages.
The purpose of the evening is clear enough in its format: The majority of the show is about song-and-dance numbers from musicals.
Only one typographical error was noted in the conversion of the printed document to digital format.
Some mathematical and chemical formulas and equations were modified in format or rearranged.
Sidenotes giving a running synopsis of the text have been kept as close as possible to their original format and location.
Additional Transcriber's Notes for corrections, e-text format and word variations, appear at the end of this e-text.
The cover image for this book was created for use with this electronic format and is released to the public domain.
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