format — the way in which something is arranged or set out
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the way in which something is arranged or set out
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrmæt/
Example Sentences
- My computer crashed after I accidentally formatted the wrong drive containing my cat video collection.
- The teacher rejected my essay because it wasn't in the proper format, even though I wrote about world peace.
- Please save the file in PDF format for compatibility.
format
NOUN[/ˈfɔːrmæt/]
the way in which something is arranged or set out
the way in which something is arranged or set out
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin formatus, the past participle of formare, meaning 'to form' or 'to shape.' Originally used as a publishing term to describe the size and appearance of books, it has expanded in modern usage to encompass computer science and data organization.
Breakdown
formatus (formed, shaped) — the past participle of Latin formare (to form, to shape), with the suffix -atus indicating completed action or state.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My computer crashed after I accidentally formatted the wrong drive containing my cat video collection.”
“The teacher rejected my essay because it wasn't in the proper format, even though I wrote about world peace.”
“Please save the file in PDF format for compatibility.”
“The interview will follow a structured format with three main sections.”
“He spent three hours trying to format his thesis, only to realize he was using the wrong template.”
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