Definition of Formatting

Noun: formatting  'for,ma-ting

1. The organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
   - format, data format, data formatting

Verb: format (formatted,formatting)  'for,mat

1. Set (printed matter) into a specific format
   "Format this letter so it can be printed out";
   - arrange
    
2. Determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
    
3. Divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
   "Please format this disk before entering data!";
   - initialize, initialise [Brit]

See also:
formatters
forme

Anagrams containing the word formatting

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