1. (

• format ,
• arrange ,

) set (printed matter) into a specific format; "Format this letter so it can be printed out" ;

2. (

• format ,

) determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science) ;

3. (

• format ,
• initialize ,
• initialise ,

) divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data; "Please format this disk before entering data!" ;