Format — meaning in English

English meaning

• caliber noun The internal diameter of a gun barrel, or the diameter of a bullet.
• format noun The way something is laid out or presented — its structure, style, or arrangement.

Senses

Format is used for these senses in English:

• aspect ratio The ratio of width to height in a flat surface or 2-dimensional abstract construction, such as an image, character, or pixel.
• caliber (figuratively) Capacity or compass of mind.
• caliber (dated) Degree of importance or station in society.
• format (hence) The form of presentation of something.

caliber — full definition

1. noun The internal diameter of a gun barrel, or the diameter of a bullet.
2. noun The level of quality, ability, or importance a person or thing has.

format — full definition

1. noun The way something is laid out or presented — its structure, style, or arrangement.
2. noun The specific type or structure a computer file is saved in.
3. verb To arrange text or a document so it looks a certain way.
4. verb To erase a storage device and prepare it for new data.

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