Format — synonyms, definition
1. Format (Noun)
3 synonyms
data format data formatting formatting
2 definitions
Format (Noun) — The organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing).
Format (Noun) — The general appearance of a publication.
4 types of
Info appearance information visual aspect
4 types
high-level formatting initialisation initialization low-level formatting
1 part of
publication
6 topics
computer computing device computing machine data processor electronic computer information processing system
2. Format (Verb)
3 synonyms
arrange initialise initialize
3 definitions
Format (Verb) — Set (printed matter) into a specific format.
ex. "Format this letter so it can be printed out"
Format (Verb) — Determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science).
Format (Verb) — Divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data.
ex. "Please format this disk before entering data!"
9 types of
carve up change determine dissever divide separate set split split up
2 types
indent rubricate