Synonyms for format
ˈfɔr mætfor·mat

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1. formatverb

   Change a document so it will fit onto a different type of page.

   The radio station changed the format of its evening program.

   Synonyms:
   reformat

2. formatverb

   Synonyms:
   initialise, initialize

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. format, formatting, data format, data formattingnoun

   the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)

   Synonyms:
   data formatting, formatting, data format

2. formatverb

   the general appearance of a publication

   Synonyms:
   data formatting, formatting, data format

3. format, arrangeverb

   set (printed matter) into a specific format

   "Format this letter so it can be printed out"

   Synonyms:
   arrange, initialise, fix up, set, coif, initialize, coiffe, do, coiffure, order, set up, dress, put, stage

4. formatverb

   determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)

   Synonyms:
   initialize, initialise, arrange

5. format, initialize, initialiseverb

   divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data

   "Please format this disk before entering data!"

   Synonyms:
   initialize, initialise, arrange

Matched Categories

1. • Determine
   • Divide

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "format":

   formatting, formats, form, presentation, formatted, layout, submission, model, formula, version, pdf, form-factor, structure, shape, modality, forms, size

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How to use format in a sentence?

1. Loren Weisman:

   Staying with statements that are still assertive, but placed in the subjective format can help in debate, conversations and communication. It can open as many doors for authority, while applying humility and honor for another persons views.

2. Robert Hewison:

   Many businessmen fail to understand Python principles--the ultimate absurdity was an offer from America to buy the 'format' of the Python shows, that is, Monty Python without the Pythons--corporate methods do not have the conceptual framework to deal with an anarchist collective, run by intelligent and arrogant comedians who have proved that their method works.

3. Rory McIlroy:

   It's been a great week, match play is a format that I've always enjoyed. I feel it's a format that I do well in and I excel in.

4. Ry Cooder:

   I'm not interested in making folkloric records, but I like to push the traditional format around so that familiar patterns get knocked on the head.

5. Jon Rahm:

   I do see the appeal other people see towards LIV Golf. I do see some of the points and arguments they could make toward why they prefer it, to be honest, part of the format is not really appealing to me. Shotgun three days, to me, is not a golf tournament — no cut. It’s that simple. I want to play against the best in the world and a format that’s been going on for hundreds of years. That’s what I want to see.