format
n 1: the organization of information according to preset
specifications (usually for computer processing) [syn: {formatting},
{data format}, {data formatting}]
2: the general appearance of a publication
v 1: set into a specific format; of printed matter; "Format this
letter so it can be printed out" [syn: {arrange}]
2: determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display
(in computer science)
3: divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store
data; "Please format this disk before entering data!"
[syn: {initialize}]