format

US /ˈfɔːr.mæt/
UK /ˈfɔːr.mæt/
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1.

the way in which something is arranged or presented

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The book was published in a new format.
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Please submit your report in the specified format.
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layoutarrangementstructuredesignstyle
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to arrange or put into a particular format

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You need to format the document before printing.
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The software can format text in various styles.
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arrangeorganizelayoutdesignstructure
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to prepare a storage medium (such as a hard disk or USB drive) for initial use, usually by erasing existing data and setting up a new file system

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I need to format my hard drive to reinstall the operating system.
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Be careful when you format a USB drive, as it will erase all data.
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initializeprepareconfigurewipeerase
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formation