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formatting

 

[ ˈfɔːmætɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computer programming

The arrangement and presentation of data in a particular way, typically for printing or display on a screen.

Synonyms

arrangement, layout, presentation

Examples of usage

  • The formatting of this document is not consistent.
  • Make sure to apply the correct formatting to the spreadsheet.
Context #2 | Verb

computer programming

To prepare a storage medium, such as a hard disk, for reading and writing data.

Synonyms

configure, initialize, prepare

Examples of usage

  • You need to format the USB drive before transferring the files.
  • The technician will format the hard drive to fix the issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "formatting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 formatação

🇮🇳 स्वरूपण

🇩🇪 Formatierung

🇮🇩 pemformatan

🇺🇦 форматування

🇵🇱 formatowanie

🇯🇵 フォーマット

🇫🇷 mise en forme

🇪🇸 formateo

🇹🇷 biçimlendirme

🇰🇷 서식

🇸🇦 تنسيق

🇨🇿 formátování

🇸🇰 formátovanie

🇨🇳 格式化

🇸🇮 oblikovanje

🇮🇸 snið

🇰🇿 пішімдеу

🇬🇪 ფორმატირება

🇦🇿 formatlaşdırma

🇲🇽 formateo

Etymology

The word 'formatting' originated from the Latin word 'formare', meaning 'to form'. In the context of computer programming, the term became popular in the late 20th century with the rise of digital technologies and the need to organize data in a structured manner for efficient processing and display.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,160, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.