Definition of format noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the organization, plan, style, or type of something: The format of the show allowed for topical and controversial gags. Computing the arrangement of data for computer input or output, such as the number and size of fields in a record or the spacing and punctuation of information in a report.
format (third-person singular simple present formats, present participle formatting, simple past and past participle formatted) To create or edit the layout of a document.
A Note About Format and Font Block Format When writing business letters, you must pay special attention to the format and font used. The most common layout of a business letter is known as block format. Using this format, the entire letter is left justified and single spaced except for a double space between paragraphs. Modified Block
format 1. In photography, the size and/or shape of a negative or of the print therefrom. 2. In cartography, the shape and size of a map or chart.