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format

format

Meaning of format

the arrangement or shape of a document or file

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British English/ˈfɔːmæt/
American English/ˈfɔrˌmæt/
Russian transcription[fərˈmat]
format
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format with Russian translation

format usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Пожалуйста, измените формат перед отправкой файла.

Please change the format before you send the file.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Этот формат легче читать на телефоне.

This format is easier to read on a phone.

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format belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

formatформат
appleяблоко
riceрис
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
familyсемья
momмама

format synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between format / layout / configuration / structure / arrangement

F
🇬🇧English
format

the base word; identical in meaning to the headword

B2Very Often

The report is saved in PDF format.

L
🇬🇧English
layout

emphasizes how elements are arranged on a page, screen, or document

B2Often

The magazine has a clean layout.

C
🇬🇧English
configuration

more about how parts or settings are arranged in a system or device

B2Often

The computer's configuration is not suitable for the software.

S
🇬🇧English
structure

the way parts are organized into a whole; broader than document format

B2Very Often

The structure of the article is clear.

A
🇬🇧English
arrangement

focuses on how things are placed or organized, in a general way

B2Very Often

The arrangement of the text on the page looks professional.

S
🇬🇧English
style

more about overall appearance, design choice, or manner than file/document form

B2Very Often

The website has a modern style.

T
🇬🇧English
template

a preset model or pattern used to create a document or file

B2Often

Use the template for the invoice.

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How to pronounce format and what this word means

format means format. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce format

/ˈfɔːmæt/

format translation

format

format examples

Please change the format before you send the file.

format transcription

/ˈfɔːmæt/, /ˈfɔrˌmæt/

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format meaning: what does it mean?

the arrangement or shape of a document or file

format pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

format is pronounced as /ˈfɔːmæt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

format definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Please change the format before you send the file. Translation: Пожалуйста, измените формат перед отправкой файла.

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