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