n.
1.the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
2.the general appearance of a publication format v.
1.set (printed matter) into a specific format
2.determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
3.divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
Idiom of the Day
pour cold water on (something)
to discourage something
My boss poured cold water on my idea to change the time of our coffee break.