formatted
Pronunciation: [ˈfɔːrmætəd]
Word
Context: “computing”
(verb) to prepare a storage device, like a hard drive or a USB stick, so it can be used to store information. This means setting it up in a way that a computer can read and save data on it.
Example
I formatted my new USB drive so I can save pictures on it.
Example
I forgot to format the USB drive, so I can't save anything on it yet.
Example
Did you remember to format the hard drive before installing the software?
Context: “presentation”
(verb) to arrange the appearance of text or documents. This means changing how words look on a page, like making them bigger, changing the font, or adding colors.
Example
She formatted her essay to make it look neat and easy to read.
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The report was not formatted well, so it looked messy and was hard to understand.
Example
How did you decide to format your presentation for the meeting?
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