the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)

[ Syn: formatting , data format , data formatting ]

the general appearance of a publication

set (printed matter) into a specific format; Format this letter so it can be printed out

[ Syn: arrange ]

determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)

divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data; Please format this disk before entering data!

[ Syn: initialize , initialise ]