format
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/ˈfɔːrˌmæt/
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/ˈfɔː.mæt/
arrangement or layout
Etymology
Etymology Information
'format' originates from French, specifically the word 'format,' where 'forme' meant 'shape' or 'form.'
Historical Evolution
'format' changed from the French word 'format' and eventually became the modern English word 'format.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'shape or form,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'arrangement or layout.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the arrangement or layout of something, especially a document or data.
The format of the report was easy to follow.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41