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format

Computing
a. the defined arrangement of data encoded in a file or for example on magnetic disk or CD-ROM, essential for the correct recording and recovery of data on different devices
b. the arrangement of text on printed output or a display screen, or a coded description of such an arrangement
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format

[′fȯr‚mat]
(computer science)
The specific arrangement of data on a printed page, display screen, or such, or in a record, data file, or storage device.
To prepare a disk to store information by using a special program that divides the disk into storage units such as tracks and sectors.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

format

An AIA standardized arrangement of the contents of the project manual, including bidding information, contract forms, conditions of the contract, and specifications (which are subdivided into the sixteen divisions illustrated under contract documents).
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

format

Formed web-extruded rib.
i. In photography, the size and/or shape of a negative or of the print.
ii. In cartography, the shape and size of a map or chart.
An Illustrated Dictionary of Aviation Copyright © 2005 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved

format

(storage)
disk format - to prepare a new, blank disk for writing.

format

(operating system)
file format - how data is arranged in a specific type of file.
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For other data formats that might differ, such as phone numbers, you can store the data as a string and use an input mask to enter and display it in a particular format, such as (123) 456-7890.
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The format phenomenon between South Korea and China invites considerable attention from both businesses and from academic perspectives.
These are sentiments echoed by Arabelle Pouliot-Di Crescenzo, managing director of scripted format specialist Kabo International, who believes, "one element that is currently of great importance to almost all broadcasters around the world is co-viewing." She went on to explain, "there is a lot of demand for formats that can attract a broad range of demos.
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ODF was intended to be an alternative to proprietary formats, including those used by Microsoft Office and other applications.
The Archives will be able to read older file formats in the format in which they were originally saved by running emulated versions of the older Windows operating systems on modern computers.
Both formats offer high-resolution pictures and sensational sound, along with pop-up onscreen menus, picture-in-a-picture features, and the ability to change languages or scenes.

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