format
gb/fˈɔɹmˌæt/ us/fˈɔɹmˌæt/
B1
English
~ 800
formátum, formázás, formáz, felépítés, lebonyolítási rendszer
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
the format of [something]
The report was rejected because it wasn't in the correct format.
Elutasították a jelentést, mert nem a megfelelő formátumban készült.
Please send the image in JPEG format.
Kérlek, JPEG formátumban küldd el a képet.
This software supports several different file formats.
The magazine changed its format to attract younger readers.
Learner examples
The teacher showed us the correct format for the essay.
A tanár megmutatta, milyen formátumban kell megírni az esszét.
I saved the picture in PNG format.
PNG formátumban mentettem el a képet.
This program can open many file formats.
They changed the format of the newspaper.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'format' with 'form'. 'Format' refers to arrangement or structure, especially for documents or files, while 'form' can mean shape or type.
Meaning
Arrangement style of text or data
Collocations
file format
|document format
|page format
|data format
|standard format
Synonyms
layout (Focuses on the physical arrangement of visual elements.)
|
structure (Emphasizes the organization of parts rather than appearance.)
Antonyms
disorder (Lack of organized arrangement.)
|
mess (Informal term for something untidy or badly arranged.)
Themes
technology
|communication
|media
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way words, pictures, or data are placed and shown on a page, screen, or file.
The way in which text, images, or data are arranged and presented, according to specific rules or conventions.
VERB
B1
2
formáz
B1
Usage pattern:
to format [something]
I need to format this document before sending it to the client.
Meg kell formáznom ezt a dokumentumot, mielőtt elküldöm az ügyfélnek.
She formatted the text so it would look more professional.
Úgy formázta a szöveget, hogy professzionálisabbnak tűnjön.
Before using the new disk, you must format it.
The article is poorly formatted and hard to read.
Learner examples
Please format the letter before you print it.
Kérlek, formázd meg a levelet, mielőtt kinyomtatod.
He formatted the text to make it easy to read.
Úgy formázta a szöveget, hogy könnyen olvasható legyen.
I will format my phone before selling it.
We learned how to format a document in class.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'format' (to prepare according to rules) with 'edit' (to change content). Formatting is about appearance and structure, not meaning.
Meaning
Arrange text/data in a set style
Collocations
format a document
|format a hard drive
|properly formatted
|format text
Synonyms
arrange (General term for putting things in order; less specific about style rules.)
|
layout (Verb form is less common; focuses on positioning elements visually.)
Antonyms
disorganize (To make something unordered or messy.)
Themes
technology
|communication
|media
|work
Definition
To make text, pictures, or data look a certain way by following rules.
To arrange or prepare text, images, or data according to a particular style, layout, or set of rules.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
the format of [an event/show/competition]
The quiz show has a new format this season.
A kvízműsor ebben az évadban új formátummal jelentkezik.
The tournament will use a round-robin format.
A tornát körmérkőzéses lebonyolítási rendszerben rendezik majd meg.
I like the informal format of these meetings.
The conference organizers are considering changing the format next year.
Learner examples
The TV show changed its format last year.
A tévéműsor formátuma tavaly megváltozott.
This game has a simple format.
Ennek a játéknak egyszerű a felépítése.
The meeting will have the same format as before.
We talked about the format of the event.
Meaning
Structure of an event or program
Collocations
game format
|show format
|meeting format
|competition format
Synonyms
structure (Highlights the organized framework of an activity.)
|
setup (Informal; focuses on how something is put together.)
Antonyms
chaos (Complete lack of order or planning.)
Themes
entertainment
|sports
|business
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The usual way a show, meeting, or game is planned and done.
The general arrangement, plan, or style in which something such as a television show, meeting, or sports competition is organized and presented.
Grammar
Dictionary form
format
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹmˌæt/
US/fˈɔɹmˌæt/
Syllables & stress
format (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (format)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: format
- Plural: formats
Verb
- Base: format
- 3rd Person Singular: formats
- Present Participle: formatting
- Past: formatted
Word family
Forms
formats
noun
formatting
verb
formatted
verb
Related words
reformat
verb
formatter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unformatted
adjective
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: formatting Verb
- Irregular past: formatted Verb
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.