əˈɹeɪndʒ ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt ˈfɔːɹ.mæt ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt ˈfɔːɹ.mæt

ˈfɔɹmætiŋ divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data Please format this disk before entering data! determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science) set (printed matter) into a specific format Format this letter so it can be printed out the general appearance of a publication the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)