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
keep (someone or something) in check
to keep someone or something under control, to restrain someone or something
The economic policy was designed to keep inflation in check.