Format - Definition

n 1: the organization of information according to preset
specifications (usually for computer processing) [syn:
format, formatting, data format, data formatting]
2: the general appearance of a publication
v 1: set (printed matter) into a specific format; "Format this
letter so it can be printed out" [syn: format, arrange]
2: determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display
(in computer science)
3: divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store
data; "Please format this disk before entering data!" [syn:
format, initialize, initialise]