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Noun
S:
(n)
format
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formatting
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data format
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data formatting
(the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing))
S:
(n)
format
(the general appearance of a publication)
Verb
S:
(v)
format
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arrange
(set (printed matter) into a specific format)
"Format this letter so it can be printed out"
S:
(v)
format
(determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science))
S:
(v)
format
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initialize
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initialise
(divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data)
"Please format this disk before entering data!"