Main entry: format
Definition: the general appearance of a publication
Main entry: format, formatting, data format, data formatting
Definition: the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
Main entry: initialise, initialize, format
Definition: divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
Usage: Please format this disk before entering data!
Main entry: format
Definition: determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
Definition: set (printed matter) into a specific format
Usage: Format this letter so it can be printed out