Dictionary Check: formatting

"formatting" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 19 points

Definition

noun

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

verb

set (printed matter) into a specific format

Example: "Format this letter so it can be printed out"
Synonyms:
verb

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

Synonyms:
verb

divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data

Example: "Please format this disk before entering data!"

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