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
a stick-in-the-mud
a person who is old-fashioned or does not want to join with others and do something
The girl is a stick-in-the-mud and will never join in any of the activities at a party.