FORMAT

• (noun) the general appearance of a publication

• (noun) the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)

  synonyms : data format , data formatting , formatting

• (verb) divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data

  "Please format this disk before entering data!"

  synonyms : initialise , initialize

• (verb) determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)

• (verb) set (printed matter) into a specific format

  "Format this letter so it can be printed out"

  synonyms : arrange

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

•   Add   Mnemonic      Origin      Usage      Flickr-Image      Comment
•   To add this word to Your wordlists click here
•   Click here to view photos related to this word from
•   http://www.mnemonicdictionary.com/word/format