format

UK
/ˈfɔːmæt/
US
/ˈfɔrmæt/

Translations

formatnoun
formats
pl
UK
/ˈfɔːmæt/
US
/ˈfɔrmæt/
The document is saved in PDF format.
Документ сохранен в формате PDF.
Additional translations
formatverb
formatted
Past Simple
formatted
Past Participle
formatting
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɔː.mæt/
US
/ˈfɔr.mæt/
She will format the report according to the guidelines.
Она будет оформлять отчет в соответствии с рекомендациями.
I need to format the document before printing.
Мне нужно форматировать документ перед печатью.
formatadjective
more format
Comp.
most format
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔː.mæt/
US
/ˈfɔr.mæt/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to arrangement or layout, e.g., "format options".

Definitions

formatnoun
The arrangement, design, or organization of something, especially in a printed or digital medium.
The format of the book made it easy to follow the storyline.
A standard or style of presentation, such as for a television show or a radio program.
The new talk show follows a format similar to that of late-night television.
A specific arrangement or layout of data, often used in computing to refer to the structure of a file.
The document was saved in PDF format to ensure compatibility across different devices.
The size, shape, or physical configuration of a publication, recording, or other item.
The magazine is switching to a tabloid format to attract younger readers.
formatverb
To arrange or organize text, data, or other content in a particular style or layout.
She needs to format the document before submitting it to the publisher.
To prepare a storage medium, such as a disk, for use by erasing all existing data and setting up a file system.
Before you can use the new hard drive, you need to format it.
formatadjective
Relating to or concerned with the arrangement, layout, or style of something.
The software includes several format settings for documents.