Formatting — synonyms, definition

1. formatting (Noun)

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Format data format data formatting
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formatting (Noun) — The organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing).

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Info information
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high-level formatting initialisation initialization low-level formatting
6 topics
computer computing device computing machine data processor electronic computer information processing system

2. formatting (Verb)

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arranging initialising initializing
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formatting (Verb) — Set (printed matter) into a specific format. ex. "Format this letter so it can be printed out"

formatting (Verb) — Determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science).

formatting (Verb) — Divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data. ex. "Please format this disk before entering data!"

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carving up changing determining dissevering dividing separating setting splitting splitting up
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indenting rubricating