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formated

 

[ fɔːrˈmætɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

document layout

Formatted refers to the arrangement and presentation of content in a particular style or layout. This can involve adjusting the font, spacing, and overall structure of a document or file to enhance readability and appeal.

Synonyms

arranged, organized, structured

Examples of usage

  • The report was well formatted for easy reading.
  • Please ensure your resume is formatted correctly before submission.
  • I prefer documents that are formatted with headings and bullet points.
Context #2 | Verb

digital files

To format means to prepare a storage device or document for use by erasing all content and rearranging it in a specified way. In computing, this is commonly done to a hard drive or a memory card to make it usable for data storage.

Synonyms

configure, prepare, set-up

Examples of usage

  • I need to format this USB drive before I can use it.
  • He formatted the hard drive to clear all the previous data.
  • She decided to format the document to match the new guidelines.

Translations

Translations of the word "formated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 formatado

🇮🇳 फॉर्मेटेड

🇩🇪 formatiert

🇮🇩 terformat

🇺🇦 форматований

🇵🇱 sformatowany

🇯🇵 フォーマットされた

🇫🇷 formaté

🇪🇸 formateado

🇹🇷 formatlanmış

🇰🇷 형식화된

🇸🇦 منسق

🇨🇿 formátovaný

🇸🇰 naformátovaný

🇨🇳 格式化的

🇸🇮 formatiran

🇮🇸 formattaður

🇰🇿 форматталған

🇬🇪 ფორმატირებული

🇦🇿 formatlanmış

🇲🇽 formateado

Word origin

The term 'formatted' derives from the verb 'format', which emerged in the early 1980s in computer terminology. It originates from the Middle French word 'format' meaning 'shape' or 'size', which itself traces back to Latin 'formatus', the past participle of 'formare', meaning 'to form or shape'. The term became widely used as computing and digital media evolved, representing the process of organizing data or documents in a particular layout to enhance user experience. As technology advanced, 'format' expanded to include not only physical structures but also digital layouts and configurations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,235, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.