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format

('f/O/rm/&/t )

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

Synonym:
data format, data formatting, formatting

source: wordnet30
the general appearance of a publication(noun.attribute)

source: wordnet30
The shape and size of a book; hence, its external form.(noun)

source: webster1913

set (printed matter) into a specific format(verb.creation)

Example:
Format this letter so it can be printed out.

Synonym:
arrange

source: wordnet30
determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)(verb.cognition)

source: wordnet30
divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data(verb.change)

Example:
Please format this disk before entering data!.

Synonym:
initialise, initialize

source: wordnet30

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