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