format

formats formatted formatting
Noun
1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
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2. the general appearance of a publication
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Verb
1. set (printed matter) into a specific format; "Format this letter so it can be printed out"
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2. determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
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3. divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data; "Please format this disk before entering data!"
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