Engelsk

format

gb/fˈɔɹmˌæt/ us/fˈɔɹmˌæt/
B1 Engelsk
~ 800
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Substantiv 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.

Bruksmønster: the format of [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'format' with 'form'. 'Format' refers to arrangement or structure, especially for documents or files, while 'form' can mean shape or type.
Synonymer
layout (Focuses on the physical arrangement of visual elements.) | structure (Emphasizes the organization of parts rather than appearance.)
Antonymer
disorder (Lack of organized arrangement.) | mess (Informal term for something untidy or badly arranged.)
Ordkombinasjoner
file format |document format |page format |data format |standard format
Temaer
technology |communication |media |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • 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.

Bruksmønster: to format [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse 'format' (to prepare according to rules) with 'edit' (to change content). Formatting is about appearance and structure, not meaning.
Synonymer
arrange (General term for putting things in order; less specific about style rules.) | layout (Verb form is less common; focuses on positioning elements visually.)
Antonymer
disorganize (To make something unordered or messy.)
Ordkombinasjoner
format a document |format a hard drive |properly formatted |format text
Temaer
technology |communication |media |work
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • 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.
Substantiv B2 entity
3

Structure of an event or program

The usual way a show, meeting, or game is planned and done.

Bruksmønster: the format of [an event/show/competition]
Synonymer
structure (Highlights the organized framework of an activity.) | setup (Informal; focuses on how something is put together.)
Antonymer
chaos (Complete lack of order or planning.)
Ordkombinasjoner
game format |show format |meeting format |competition format
Temaer
entertainment |sports |business |arts_entertainment |communication |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • 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.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
format
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹmˌæt/
US/fˈɔɹmˌæt/
Stavelser og trykk
format (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (format)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: format
  • Plural: formats
Verb
  • Base: format
  • 3rd Person Singular: formats
  • Present Participle: formatting
  • Past: formatted
Ordfamilie
Forms
formats noun formatting verb formatted verb
Related words
reformat verb formatter noun
Negative and opposite forms
unformatted adjective
Viktige punkter
  • Irregular present participle: formatting Verb
  • Irregular past: formatted Verb
Uttrykk

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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

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