format
gb/fˈɔɹmˌæt/ us/fˈɔɹmˌæt/
B1
Englisch
~ 800
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
B1
entity
1
Arrangement style of text or data
The way words, pictures, or data are placed and shown on a page, screen, or file.
Verwendungsmuster:
the format of [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'format' with 'form'. 'Format' refers to arrangement or structure, especially for documents or files, while 'form' can mean shape or type.
Synonyme
layout (Focuses on the physical arrangement of visual elements.)
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structure (Emphasizes the organization of parts rather than appearance.)
Antonyme
disorder (Lack of organized arrangement.)
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mess (Informal term for something untidy or badly arranged.)
Wortverbindungen
file format
|document format
|page format
|data format
|standard format
Themen
technology
|communication
|media
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- The report was rejected because it wasn't in the correct format.
- Please send the image in JPEG format.
- This software supports several different file formats.
- The magazine changed its format to attract younger readers.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The teacher showed us the correct format for the essay.
- I saved the picture in PNG format.
- This program can open many file formats.
- They changed the format of the newspaper.
Verb
B1
action
2
Arrange text/data in a set style
To make text, pictures, or data look a certain way by following rules.
Verwendungsmuster:
to format [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'format' (to prepare according to rules) with 'edit' (to change content). Formatting is about appearance and structure, not meaning.
Synonyme
arrange (General term for putting things in order; less specific about style rules.)
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layout (Verb form is less common; focuses on positioning elements visually.)
Antonyme
disorganize (To make something unordered or messy.)
Wortverbindungen
format a document
|format a hard drive
|properly formatted
|format text
Themen
technology
|communication
|media
|work
Beispiele
- I need to format this document before sending it to the client.
- She formatted the text so it would look more professional.
- Before using the new disk, you must format it.
- The article is poorly formatted and hard to read.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Please format the letter before you print it.
- He formatted the text to make it easy to read.
- I will format my phone before selling it.
- We learned how to format a document in class.
Nomen
B2
entity
3
Structure of an event or program
The usual way a show, meeting, or game is planned and done.
Verwendungsmuster:
the format of [an event/show/competition]
Synonyme
structure (Highlights the organized framework of an activity.)
|
setup (Informal; focuses on how something is put together.)
Antonyme
chaos (Complete lack of order or planning.)
Wortverbindungen
game format
|show format
|meeting format
|competition format
Themen
entertainment
|sports
|business
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- The quiz show has a new format this season.
- The tournament will use a round-robin format.
- I like the informal format of these meetings.
- The conference organizers are considering changing the format next year.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The TV show changed its format last year.
- This game has a simple format.
- The meeting will have the same format as before.
- We talked about the format of the event.
Grammatik
Grundform
format
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹmˌæt/
US/fˈɔɹmˌæt/
Silben & Betonung
format (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (format)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: format
- Plural: formats
Verb
- Base: format
- 3rd Person Singular: formats
- Present Participle: formatting
- Past: formatted
Wortfamilie
Forms
formats
noun
formatting
verb
formatted
verb
Related words
reformat
verb
formatter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unformatted
adjective
Grammatik-Highlights
- Irregular present participle: formatting Verb
- Irregular past: formatted Verb
Ausdrücke
change the format
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ ðə fˈɔɹmˌæt/
fixed phrase
Alter how something is arranged or presented
To make something have a different arrangement or plan.
Beispiele
- They decided to change the format of the competition this year.
- We might change the format of our weekly meetings.
file format
1/fˈaɪl fˈɔɹmˌæt/
fixed phrase
Type of digital file arrangement
A way that information is stored in a computer file.
Beispiele
- JPEG is a common image file format.
- You can change the file format to PDF before sending it.
in the correct format
1/ˈɪn ðə kɚˈɛkt fˈɔɹmˌæt/
fixed phrase
In the right arrangement style
Arranged in the way that is needed or wanted for something.
Beispiele
- Please make sure your resume is in the correct format before applying.
- The form must be submitted in the correct format or it will be rejected.