format
/ˈfɔːrmæt/
noun
- The way something is arranged, organized, or presented.
- This book is available in both print and digital formats.
- We need to decide on a format for the meeting agenda.
- The report was in a simple PDF format.
- The structure or layout of a computer file or document.
- The video format is not supported by my old player.
- Please convert the document to a Word format before sending.
- Save the image in JPEG format to reduce file size.
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verb
- To arrange or organize something in a particular way.
- You need to format the table so the columns line up.
- The designer formatted the brochure to fit the company's style.
- She formatted the essay with double spacing and headings.
- To prepare a computer disk or drive for use by setting up its structure.
- The technician formatted the new SSD and installed the operating system.
- I had to format the USB drive before I could save files on it.
- Be careful: formatting the hard drive will erase all data.
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