format

• Substantiv, das die Anordnung, Struktur oder den Stil von etwas bezeichnet, etwa eines Dokuments, von Daten oder einer Veranstaltung.

A noun referring to the arrangement, structure, or style of something, such as a document, data, or event.

1. Arrangement or structureB1formal

   The way in which something is arranged or organized.

   Format

   • The format of the report includes an introduction, body, and conclusion.
   • Please follow the standard format for your essay.
   • The meeting format will be a roundtable discussion.

   Synonymearrangementcompositionconfigurationdesignlayoutorganizationpatternstructure

2. Digital file typeA2formalIT

   A specific way of encoding data for storage or transmission, such as PDF, JPEG, or MP3.

   Dateiformat

   • Save the document in PDF format.
   • This image is in JPEG format.
   • The video file is in MP4 format.

   Synonymedata formatencoding

3. Layout or designB1formal

   The physical or visual layout of a document, page, or screen.

   Format

   • The website format is clean and easy to navigate.
   • The book format includes wide margins and clear fonts.
   • The presentation format uses bullet points and images.

   Synonymearrangementcompositionconfigurationdesignlayoutpresentationstructurestyle

• Verb, das bedeutet, Daten, Text oder einen Datenträger in eine bestimmte Struktur, ein Layout oder ein festgelegtes Format zu bringen bzw. entsprechend einzurichten.

A verb meaning to arrange or organize data, text, or a storage medium into a specific structure or layout.

1. Prepare storage mediumB1formalIT

   To prepare a storage device (like a hard drive or USB stick) for use by organizing its structure.

   Formatieren

   • I need to format this USB drive before saving files on it.
   • The technician formatted the hard drive to install a new operating system.
   • Make sure to back up your data before you format the disk.

   Synonymeinitialize

2. Arrange text or dataB1formalIT

   To arrange text, data, or a document in a specific layout or style.

   Formatieren

   • Please format the report according to the company guidelines.
   • She formatted the spreadsheet to make it easier to read.
   • The software can automatically format your citations.

   Synonymearrangelay outorganizeset upstructurestyle