FORMAT


Meaning of FORMAT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfɔ:mæt ]

n. & v. --n. 1 the shape and size of a book, periodical, etc. 2 the style or manner of an arrangement or procedure. 3 Computing a defined structure for holding data etc. in a record for processing or storage. --v.tr. (formatted, formatting) 1 arrange or put into a format. 2 Computing prepare (a storage medium) to receive data. [F f. G f. L formatus (liber) shaped (book), past part. of formare FORM]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.