format

Definition

• n. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
• n. the general appearance of a publication
• v. set (printed matter) into a specific format
• v. determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)

Word forms

Present participle

formatting

Past participle

formatted

Past tense

formatted

Third person singular

formats

Example sentences

1. n.

   The book's format makes it easy to read and carry.

2. vt.

   You need to format the USB drive before you can store any files on it.

3. n.

   To use the new hard drive, you must first execute the format command.