formatting

名词 formatting:

1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
   同义词：format, data format, data formatting

动词 format:

1. set (printed matter) into a specific format
   同义词：format, arrange
2. determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
   同义词：format
3. divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
   同义词：format, initialize, initialise

1. A specification for the format and relative timing of information exchanged between communicating parties.
   通信双方之间交换信息的格式和相对定时［同步］的一种规范。
2. The format of the meeting was such that everyone could ask a question.
   会议安排好可让每个人都能提一个问题。