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
tip the balance
to have important or decisive influence, to decide something
The man's ability to speak French tipped the balance in his favor to get the job at the embassy.
