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- [fawr-mat]
- /ˈfɔr mæt/
- /ˈfɔː.mæt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-mat]
- /ˈfɔr mæt/
Definitions of format word
- noun format the shape and size of a book as determined by the number of times the original sheet has been folded to form the leaves. Compare duodecimo, folio (def 2), octavo, quarto. 1
- noun format the general physical appearance of a book, magazine, or newspaper, such as the typeface, binding, quality of paper, margins, etc. 1
- noun format the organization, plan, style, or type of something: The format of the show allowed for topical and controversial gags. 1
- noun format Computers. the arrangement of data for computer input or output, such as the number and size of fields in a record or the spacing and punctuation of information in a report. 1
- verb with object format to plan or provide a format for: to format the annual telethon. 1
- verb with object format Computers. to set the format of (input or output): Some word-processing programs format output in a variety of ways. to prepare (a disk) for writing and reading. 1
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Origin of format
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < French < Latin (liber) fōrmātus (a book) formed (in a certain way)
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Parts of speech for Format
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
format popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
format usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for format
noun format
- scheme — a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; project.
- form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
- pattern — a distinctive style, model, or form: a new pattern of army helmet.
- setup — Surveying. station (def 14a). a surveying instrument precisely positioned for observations from a station. a gap between the end of a chain or tape being used for a measurement and the point toward which it is laid.
- arrangement — Arrangements are plans and preparations which you make so that something will happen or be possible.
verb format
- arrange — If you arrange an event or meeting, you make plans for it to happen.
- configure — If you configure a piece of computer equipment, you set it up so that it is ready for use.
- lay out — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
- set up — the act or state of setting or the state of being set.
- organise — to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action: to organize a committee.
adjective format
- gridlock — the stoppage of free vehicular movement in an urban area because key intersections are blocked by traffic.
- stabile — fixed in position; stable.
- fluctuate — to change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly: The price of gold fluctuated wildly last month.
- deadlocked — If a dispute or series of negotiations is deadlocked, no agreement can be reached because neither side will give in at all. You can also say that the people involved are deadlocked.
- static — pertaining to or characterized by a fixed or stationary condition.
Antonyms for format
noun format
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- disorganisation — Alternative spelling of disorganization.
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