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for·mat

format

 
 
pronunciation:
for maet
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
features:
Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the way in which something is arranged or organized.
An encyclopedia uses an alphabetical format to display information.The test used a multiple-choice format.
definition 2: the overall appearance and design of a publication.
We're changing the format of the magazine to give it a fresher look.
similar words:
layout
definition 3: in computers, the arrangement of data for input or output.
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)format accessible, alternative, assisted, audio, binary, compact, compressed, consistent, conventional, different, digital, electronic, extended, graphical, horizontal, identical, incompatible, independent, instructional, interactive, internal, medium, multiple, multiple-choice, narrative, online, open-ended, oral, packed, popular, portable, preferred, similar, standard, standardized, structured, tabular, traditional, vertical, written [See all][See only the most frequent]
verb + (n.)format adopt, convert, display, present, store, switch, use, utilize
(n.)format + verb differ, employ, modify, range, select, suit, vary
noun + (n.)format Help analog, assessment, audio, citation, content, data, debate, disc, display, document, exam, feedback, file, frequency, generation, hex, input, instruction, interview, item, lecture, matrix, multimedia, output, playoff, preference, presentation, print, questionnaire, radio, recording, reporting, response, row, scale, storage, talk-show, text, variety, video, workshop [See all][See only the most frequent]
 
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: formats, formatting, formatted
definition 1: in computers, to produce in a particular arrangement, as in the disposition of symbols or bytes so as to be readable by a specific program.
definition 2: to arrange or organize so that a particular appearance is achieved.
The text will need to be formatted so that it looks more professional.
Word Combinations  About this feature
adverb + (v.)format full, properly
(v.)format + nounHelp conversion, disk, drama, drive, material, sitcom, style