"arrange into a format," 1964, in reference to electronic computing, from format (n.). Related: Formatted; formatting.
format (n.)
1840, "shape and size" (of a book), via French format (18c.), ultimately from Modern Latin liber formatus "a book formed" in a certain shape and size, from past participle of formare "to form," from forma (see form (n.)). Extended to computers by 1955.
雙語例句
1. A new format would alienate its ageing readership without attracting young readers.
新的版式會疏遠上了年紀的讀者群，并且也不會吸引年輕讀者。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The leaflet is in PDF format.
宣傳折頁是PDF格式的。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The format of the new quiz show has proved popular.
新的智力競賽節目的總體安排結果證明很受歡迎。
來自《權威詞典》
4. They switched from set speeches to a question - and - answer format.