FORMAT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FORMAT?

Need another word that means the same as “format”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “format” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Format” are: data format, data formatting, formatting, configuration, arrangement, pattern, array, alignment, positioning, disposition, order, ordering, organization, design, grouping, layout, style, presentation, appearance, look, initialise, initialize, arrange

Format as a Noun

Definitions of "Format" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “format” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A defined structure for the processing, storage, or display of data.
• The way in which something is arranged or set out.
• The shape, size, and presentation of a book or periodical.
• The organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing.
• The general appearance of a publication.
• The medium in which a sound recording is made available.

Synonyms of "Format" as a noun (20 Words)

alignment	An organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty. Four railways all on different alignments.
appearance	A process of coming into existence or use. She checked her appearance in the mirror.
arrangement	An orderly grouping (of things or persons) considered as a unit; the result of arranging. All the arrangements for the wedding were made.
array	A list of jurors impanelled. His tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall.
configuration	Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline. The broad configuration of the economy remains capitalist.
data format	A collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn.
data formatting	A collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn.
design	An arrangement scheme. He made no secret of his designs.
disposition	The action of arranging people or things in a particular way. He has a happy disposition.
formatting	The organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing.
grouping	Two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule. The grouping of pupils by overall aptitude.
layout	A thing arranged or set out in a particular way. The layout is uncluttered and the illustrations are helpful.
look	An expression of a feeling or thought by looking. He gave it a good looking at.
order	The position in which a rifle is held after ordering arms. He put his desk in order.
ordering	Logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements. There were mistakes in the ordering of items on the list.
organization	An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department. His organization of the work force was very efficient.
pattern	A set of instructions to be followed in making a sewn or knitted item. The traffic patterns around O Hare are very crowded.
positioning	The role assigned to an individual player.
presentation	A visual representation of something. The Earl of Pembroke offered Herbert the presentation of the living of Bremerton.
style	In an invertebrate a small slender pointed appendage a stylet. A cartilaginous style.

Usage Examples of "Format" as a noun

• The conventional format of TV situation comedies.
• He has just re-issued the collection in CD format.
• A data file in binary format.
• (as modifier, in combination) large-format paperbacks.
• The format is A4 on newsprint.

Format as a Verb

Definitions of "Format" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “format” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science.
• (especially in computing) arrange or put into a format.
• Set (printed matter) into a specific format.
• Prepare (a storage medium) to receive data.
• Divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data.

Synonyms of "Format" as a verb (3 Words)

arrange	Arrange attractively. My aunt arranged for the furniture to be stored.
initialise	Divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data.
initialize	Assign an initial value to a computer program. The counter is initialized to one.

Usage Examples of "Format" as a verb

• Please format this disk before entering data!
• How to format a document.
• You will be able to format a disk.

Associations of "Format" (30 Words)

arrange	Make arrangements for. My aunt arranged for the furniture to be stored.
befit	Be appropriate for; suit. As befits a Quaker he was a humane man.
befitting	Appropriate to the occasion. Behavior befitting a father.
case	The quantity contained in a case. A typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor.
category	Each of a possibly exhaustive set of classes among which all things might be distributed. The various categories of research.
characterize	(of a feature or quality) be typical or characteristic of. This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover.
differ	Be of different opinions. I beg to differ.
differential	Relating to a difference in a physical quantity. The differential between petrol and diesel prices.
file	Smooth with a file. File a complaint.
form	Give shape or form to. An excessive concern for legal form and precedent.
image	Imagine; conceive of; see in one’s mind. She s the very image of her mother.
indent	A space left by indenting text. Every indent in the coastline.
infinitive	Having or involving the basic form of a verb. Infinitive clauses.
invert	Subject to inversion; transform into its inverse. Invert the mousse on to a serving plate.
listing	A list or catalogue.
litotes	Understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary. Saying I was not a little upset when you mean I was very upset is an example of litotes.
mode	A set of musical notes forming a scale and from which melodies and harmonies are constructed. His preferred mode of travel was a kayak.
paperwork	Written documents. I need to catch up on some paperwork.
pedantry	An ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning. To object to this is not mere pedantry.
punctuation	Something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions. Satisfactory standards of handwriting spelling grammar and punctuation.
shorthand	A method of rapid writing by means of abbreviations and symbols used especially for taking dictation The major systems of shorthand currently in use are those devised in 1837 by Sir Isaac Pitman and in the US in 1888 by John R Gregg 1867 1948. Shorthand notes.
squabble	Quarrel noisily over a trivial matter. Family squabbles.
stenography	The action or process of writing in shorthand and transcribing the shorthand on a typewriter.
suit	A lawsuit. The family brought suit against the landlord.
syntax	The branch of linguistics that deals with syntax. The syntax of English.
template	Something that serves as a model for others to copy. The plant was to serve as the template for change throughout the company.
tiff	A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers. Joanna had a tiff with her boyfriend.
tuscan	Of or relating to or characteristic of Tuscany or its people.
type	Identify as belonging to a certain type. He typed out the second draft.
way	A general category of things used in the expression in the way of. Can you tell me the way to Leicester Square.