for|mat

for|mat
for|mat «FR mat», noun, verb, -mat|ted, -mat|ting.
–n.
1. the shape, size, binding, type face, and general arrangement of a book, magazine, or other printed matter: »

She established a new paper in 1940 out in Nassau County, choosing big-city tabloid format (New York Times).

2. the design, plan, or arrangement of anything: »

the format of a television show.

–v.t.
to lay out or specify the style or format of: »

The signal processor formats the position data for readout in a manner similar to the technique used in the automatic position-determination system for Omega [a satellite navigation system] (Eugene Ehrlich).

[< French format < Latin (liber) formātus (book) formed (in a special way), past participle of formāre to form < forma form]

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