format
US /ˈfɔrˌmæt/
noun, verb Target · B2 Công nghệ & kỹ thuật
Definition
the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Please send the report in PDF format so everyone can open it.
Word Family
NounNoun
format gốc
formatting
VerbVerb
format gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- layouta plan or design of something that is laid out
- arrangementthe thing arranged or agreed to
- configureset up for a particular purpose
Collocations
- Easy standard document formatdescribing standard document format (a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated)
- Medium reformat hard drivea collocation phrase: reformat hard drive
- Hard standardized reporting formatto standardized reporting format, meaning to cause to conform to standard or norm
- Very Hard proprietary data format impedes portabilitydescribing proprietary data format impedes portability (an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits)
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