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formatted

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate UK //fˈɔːmætɪd// for·mat·ted

adj. describing something that is arranged in a specific way, especially text or data on a computer. You use this when a document or drive has been set up with a particular style or structure.

adj. arranged or organized according to a specific layout, style, or digital structure. Often refers to text with consistent typography or a storage medium prepared for data recording.


SIMPLE

The report is already formatted and ready to print.

CONTEXTUAL

The technician handed back the formatted hard drive, explaining that all previous data had been erased to make room for the new system.

COMPLEX

A properly formatted manuscript significantly improves readability, as consistent margins and font choices allow the editor to focus entirely on the author's narrative voice.

Synonyms
Usage

Participial adjective; frequently used predicatively after 'is' or 'has been'.

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