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formats

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfɔɹˌmæts// UK //fˈɔːmæts// for·mats

n. the way something is arranged or organized. You use this to talk about how information is stored on a computer or how a TV show is structured.

n. the arrangement, organization, or layout of something; specifically, the way data is encoded for storage or the structure of a media presentation.


SIMPLE

The software supports several different file formats.

CONTEXTUAL

The new talk show uses several different formats, including live interviews and pre-recorded comedy sketches.

COMPLEX

While the physical dimensions of the book remain standard, the digital version is available in multiple formats to ensure compatibility with various e-readers and mobile devices.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in technical contexts regarding digital data or in media to describe the structure of a program.

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