Formatter: meaning, definitions and examples

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formatter

 

[ หˆfษ”หmรฆtษ™r ]

Context #1

programming

A person or piece of software that formats data in a particular way.

Synonyms

data formatter, formatting tool

Examples of usage

  • The formatter will ensure that the data is displayed correctly on the webpage.
  • This formatter is compatible with various file types.
  • The JSON formatter converts data into a structured format for easy readability.
Context #2

printing

A device or machine used to format and print text or images on paper.

Synonyms

printing device, printing formatter, text formatter

Examples of usage

  • The printer's formatter allows for different font styles to be used in the document.
  • The formatter in this printing press needs to be calibrated regularly.
  • This formatter supports double-sided printing for cost-saving purposes.
Context #3

data processing

A program or function that rearranges and organizes data in a specified layout.

Synonyms

data organizer, data sorter, layout arranger

Examples of usage

  • The database formatter sorts information based on user-defined criteria.
  • This formatter can group data into categories for easier analysis.
  • Our data entry system includes an automatic formatter for consistency.

Translations

Translations of the word "formatter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น formatador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฐเฅ‚เคชเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Formatierer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemformat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพั€ะผะฐั‚ัƒะฒะฐะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ formatator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒผใƒžใƒƒใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท formateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ formateador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท biรงimlendirici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋งทํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุณู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ formรกtovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ formรกtovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ผๅผๅŒ–ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ formatnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sniรฐmรกtari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั–ัˆั–ะผะดะตัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ formatlaลŸdฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ formateador

Word origin

The word 'formatter' originated from the verb 'format', which has its roots in the Latin word 'formare', meaning 'to form or shape'. Initially used in the context of printing and data processing, the term 'formatter' has evolved to encompass various software tools and devices that arrange and structure data in a specific manner. With the advancement of technology, formatters have become essential components in ensuring data readability and organization across different platforms and industries.

See also: amorphic, conform, deform, deformed, form, formal, formality, formally, formation, formative, formed, former, formerly, formic, forming, formless, forms, malform, malformation, multiformity, preformative, reform, unformed.