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    [Noun]  | "for*mat" | \ ˈfȯr-ˌmat \


    1: the shape, size, and general makeup (as of something printed)

    2: general plan of organization, arrangement, or choice of material (as for a television show)

    3: a method of organizing data (as for storage)


    Origin: 1840 ;

     French or German; French, from German, from Latin formatus, past participle of formare to form, from forma;

    [Verb]  | "format" 


    1: to arrange (something, such as material to be printed or stored data) in a particular format

    2: to prepare (something, such as a computer disk) for storing data in a particular format


    Origin: 1964 ;

    [Verb]  | "pre*for*mat" | \ ˌprē-ˈfȯr-ˌmat \


    1: to format (something) in advance


    Origin: 1983 ;

    [Noun]  | "format" 


    1: the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized;


      * e.g., " ... the book's format is very user-friendly "



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    2: the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged;


      * e.g., " ... this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form "



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     [ "format" ]

    1: formatting your hard drive, this will make it possible to store data on your hard drive

      * e.g.,  ... format c: /s = This will format your main hard drive to be bootable. Please don't execute this command on a correct working personal computer 

     [ "format" ]

    1: writing and producin rap music

      * e.g.,  ... niggas check how my format is done 

     [ "the format" ]

    1: An awesome band that combines pop-culture from the 70s & 80's, and punk/alternative music. They hail from Arizona and are comprised of 2 guy; Nate and Sam.

      * e.g.,  ... I saw The Format perform with Something Corporate, RX Bandits, and Days Away in San Diego in December. 

     [ "formation" ]

    1: Both the literal and metaphorical, formation is the rallying call to both Beyonce fans and Beyonce haters. For the fans its a call to stand up and fight for what is just, what you believe in, for cultural diversity and for equality among colors, sexes, orientations, wealth classes and any oppressed demographic. For the haters, get "in formation" is more of a metaphorical meaning. Inform yourself! Just because you don't quit get it or understand it, doesn't mean it's against you and you should hate it.

      * e.g.,  ... (Employers found to be paying women less at your job?) 

     [ "the Format" ]

    1: A pop/indie/rock band; the greatest band that has ever existed, and ever will exist. They are worshiped as gods by millions of people.

      * e.g.,  ... I love the Format; they're even better than the Beatles. 

     [ "formation" ]

    1: An act of slayage; the position of slay. Created by Beyoncé, the queen of music.

      * e.g.,  ... "Okay ladies now let's get in formation 'cause I slay 

     [ "A Formation" ]

    1: From the H formation, the two guys give a hefty high five, which forms the letter "A".

      * e.g.,  ... Fabian and Fabio pulled off the A formation right after the H Formation. It was all good in nature. 

     [ "formatically" ]

    1: Formatically means the consideration of the form of a piece of literature with regards to its style and/or genre

      * e.g.,  ... Formatically speaking, Middlemarch is shit. 

     [ "formatitis" ]

    1: When one has a constant urge to format their computer or change operating systems over and over.

      * e.g.,  ... FORMAT C: /fs:ntfs /q 

     [ "Format" ]

    1: the act of a man changing a lesbian back to a straight woman

      * e.g.,  ... I wanted to date this bad chick but found out she was a lesbian so i had to format her for proper usage. 

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