The arrangement, design, or organization of something, such as a document, book, or other media. noun
The format of the report was clear and easy to follow.
She changed the format of the presentation to make it more engaging.
A specific arrangement or layout for data, often used in computing to specify how data is stored or displayed. noun
The file was saved in a PDF format.
Different video formats may not be compatible with all players.
To arrange or organize something according to a particular design or layout. verb
He formatted the document before printing it.
Make sure to format the hard drive before installing the new operating system.