formatting

uncountable

A noun referring to the arrangement, style, or structure of text, data, or digital content, often related to document layout or file organization.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее расположение, стиль или структуру текста, данных или цифрового контента, часто связанное с макетом документа или организацией файлов.

1. Document layout B1 formal

   The arrangement and style of text, images, and other elements in a document or file.

   • The formatting of the report includes bold headings and bullet points.
   • Please check the formatting before printing the document.
   • The software allows you to customize the formatting of your resume.

   🇷🇺Форматирование

   Synonyms: arrangementdesignlayoutpresentation

2. Data preparation B2 formal IT

   The process of preparing a storage medium, such as a hard drive or USB, for use by a computer system.

   • Formatting the hard drive will erase all data on it.
   • You need to perform a low-level formatting for the new disk.
   • The technician completed the formatting of the external drive.

   🇷🇺Форматирование

   Synonyms: initializationpreparation

• formattings plural form
• formattings' possessive plural form
• formatting's possessive singular form

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

• 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий упорядочивать или организовывать данные, текст или носитель информации в определённую структуру или макет.

1. Prepare storage medium B1 formal IT

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

   • 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.

   🇷🇺Форматировать

   Synonyms: initialize

2. Arrange text or data B1 formal IT

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

   • 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.

   🇷🇺Форматировать

   Synonyms: arrangelay outorganizeset upstructurestyle

• formatted past participle
• formatted past simple
• formatting present participle
• formats third person singular