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formatted

Pronunciation: [ˈfɔːrmætəd]

Word

Learn how to use formatted in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce formatted

Pronunciation: [ˈfɔːrmætəd]

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