Synonym: arrange, data format, data formatting, formatting, initialise, initialize. Similar words: formation, information, transformation, formal, normally, informal, mathematics, German. Meaning: ['fɔrmæt /'fɔːm-] 
n. 1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing) 2. the general appearance of a publication. v. 1. set (printed matter) into a specific format 2. determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science) 3. divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data.
n. 1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing) 2. the general appearance of a publication. v. 1. set (printed matter) into a specific format 2. determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science) 3. divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data. 
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1 It's the same book, but a new format.
2 The exercise-with-answer-key format makes the book suitable for self-study.
3 I had met with him to explain the format of the programme and what we had in mind.
4 Please format this floppy disc.
5 They've brought out the magazine in a new format.
6 The courses were run to a consistent format.
7 The format is fairly standard.
8 The files are stored in Mac format.
9 The meeting will have the usual format - introductory session,[www.Sentencedict.com] group work and then a time for reporting back.
10 The format of the new quiz show has proved popular.
11 The images are stored in a digital format within the database.
12 The format of the meeting was such that everyone could ask a question.
13 The new format has unanimous support and could be introduced next season.
14 Filename in invalid format.
15 In its new format, the magazine hopes to attract a much wider readership.
16 The exam format has been changed to include multiple choice questions.
17 The US comedy format was gradually imported to UK screens.
18 We hope you like the new format.
19 Most compact camcorders operate in the 8mm format.
20 The text follows a distinct format.
21 Are we getting bored with the format?
22 Submission Format: Send the complete manuscript.
23 A typical format is illustrated in Table 3.6.
24 When you download the font it may be in a compressed format, such as a zip file.
25 The designer dummied up the book so that they could study the format.
26 For this year, we have decided to change the format of the conference slightly.
27 You can use the device to scan the image and reproduce it on-screen in an electronic format.
28 Consumers will not have to junk their old cassettes to use the new format.
29 They switched from set speeches to a question - and - answer format.
30 The book is now available in a slightly smaller format.
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