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FORMAT

Definition:

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