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“format” in English

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formatnoun [ C or U ]

uk ​ /ˈfɔː.mæt/ us ​ /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

C1 a pattern, plan, or arrangement:

The meeting will have the usual format - introductory session, group work and then a time for reporting back.

C1 the way in which information is arranged and stored on a computer

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formatverb [ T ]

uk ​ /ˈfɔː.mæt/ us ​ /ˈfɔːr.mæt/ -tt-

(Definition of “format” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“format” in American English

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formatnoun [ C ]

us ​ /ˈfɔr·mæt/

› the way in which something is shown or arranged:

The two candidates could not agree on the format of the TV debate.

formatverb [ T ]

us ​ /ˈfɔr·mæt/ -tt-

› If you format a text or a disk on a computer, you organize it according to chosen patterns.

(Definition of “format” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

“format” in Business English

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formatnoun [ C ]

uk ​ /ˈfɔːmæt/ us ​

› the size, design, materials, etc. used for a document, book, photo, etc.:

The report should provide clear and concise information in a format designed to communicate the information effectively.
Documents must be submitted in paper format.
audio/digital/electronic format Once the photos are in a digital format, they can be edited.

› IT the arrangement of information in a computer file:

The program supports all of the major image file formats.
To view reports in PDF format, Adobe Acrobat Reader is required.

› the way in which an activity, event, etc. is arranged or presented:

Whatever form the conference takes next year, it is likely to be different to the format used this year.

formatverb [ T ]

uk ​ /ˈfɔːmæt/ us ​ formatting, formatted, formats IT

› to prepare a computer disk for use in a particular type of computer

› to organize the way text, pictures, etc. will appear, especially on a computer:

Here are some tips on how to format the document.

(Definition of “format” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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