Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: format
IPA transcription: [f'ɔɹm,æt]
Pronunciations of format
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: format
    Meaning: the general appearance of a publication
  • Synonyms: format, formatting, data_format, data_formatting
    Meaning: the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: format, initialize, initialise
    Meaning: divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data; "Please format this disk before entering data!"
  • Synonyms: format
    Meaning: determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
  • Synonyms: format, arrange
    Meaning: set (printed matter) into a specific format; "Format this letter so it can be printed out"
Usage examples
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Liturgy of the Hours, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Meerkat Manor, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Buzz Out Loud, License CC BY-SA 4.0