noun
- the way something is arranged, designed, or presented
- the size, shape, or general makeup of something
- a particular way of organizing data for storage or transmission
Usage: computing
verb
- to arrange or organize something in a particular way
- to prepare a computer disk or storage device for use
Usage: computing
Examples
- The magazine changed its format to include more photographs.
- Please save the document in PDF format.
- The book is available in paperback format.
- She needs to format her essay according to MLA guidelines.
- You must format the hard drive before installing the operating system.
- The TV show follows a talk show format.
- The data was stored in an incompatible format.