format
verb(for-mat)
divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
Examples:
Please format this disk before entering data!.
format
verb(for-mat)
set (printed matter) into a specific format
format
noun(for-mat)
the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
Synonyms: data format, data formatting,
formatting,
format
verb(for-mat)
determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
format
noun(for-mat)
the general appearance of a publication