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    format
    /ˈfɔːmat/

    noun

    • 1. the way in which something is arranged or set out: "the conventional format of TV situation comedies"

    verb

    • 1. (especially in computing) arrange or put into a format: "how to format a document"

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  2. FORMAT definition: 1. a pattern, plan, or arrangement: 2. the way in which information is arranged and stored on a…. Learn more.

  3. 1. : the shape, size, and general makeup (as of something printed) 2. : general plan of organization, arrangement, or choice of material (as for a television show) 3. : a method of organizing data (as for storage) various file formats. format. 2 of 2.

  4. 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.

  5. the way in which information is arranged and stored on a computer. Fewer examples. You can use the device to scan the image and reproduce it on-screen in an electronic format. The new format has unanimous support and could be introduced next season. The document should be saved in ASCII format.

  6. Definitions of format. noun. the general appearance of a publication. see more. verb. set (printed matter) into a specific format. “ Format this letter so it can be printed out” synonyms: arrange. see more. noun. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)

  7. 1. the general appearance of a publication, including type style, paper, binding, etc. 2. an approximate indication of the size of a publication as determined by the number of times the original sheet of paper is folded to make a leaf. See also duodecimo, quarto.

  8. 1. A plan for the organization and arrangement of a specified production. 2. The material form or layout of a publication. 3. Computers. a. The arrangement of data for storage or display. b. A method for achieving such an arrangement. tr.v. for·mat·ted, for·mat·ting, for·mats. 1.

  9. 1. The format of something is the way or order in which it is arranged and presented. [...] 2. The format of a piece of computer software or a musical recording is the type of equipment on which it is designed to be used or played. For example, possible formats for a musical recording are CD and cassette. [...] 3.

  10. FORMAT definition: 1. the way something is designed, arranged, or produced: 2. to prepare a computer disk so that…. Learn more.

  11. 1. The format of something is the way or order in which it is arranged and presented. [...] 2. The format of a piece of computer software, a movie or a musical recording is the type of equipment on which it is designed to be used or played. For example, possible formats for a movie are DVD and video cassette. [...] 3.