Understanding the meaning of format

format

/'fɔrmæt/

verb
divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
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"Please format this disk before entering data!"

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initialise initialize

type of:
split separate carve up dissever divide split up
verb
set (printed matter) into a specific format
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arrange

type of:
change
noun
the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
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data format data formatting formatting

type of:
info information
verb
determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
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type of:
determine set
noun
the general appearance of a publication
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type of:
appearance visual aspect

part of:
publication

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