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.
Etymology: F f. G f. L formatus (liber) shaped (book), past part. of formare FORM