format

How it's organized

The format of something is the specification that defines its form (magazine format, television format).

A file format describes the conventions for a computer file that determine how it can be used (MP3 format, HTML format).

When you format something, you add the features that will make it conform to a particular format.

When you format a disk or hard drive, you erase all of the data on it.

document

layout

Spatial arrangement of elements

alignment · grid · template · stylesheet · paragraph · heading · indent · font · page · column

file

extension

Added part or duration

export · convert · compress · encode · decode · container · codec · pdf · mp3 · zip

data

schema

Organized representational structure

standard · serialization · parsing · validation · encoding · protocol · interchange · RFC · ISO · JSON

media

vinyl

Synthetic resin plastic

streaming · ebook · audiobook · paperback · hardcover · broadcast · film · widescreen · letterbox · aspect ratio

blueprint

schematic

Simplified technical diagram

  • diagramSimplified explanatory sketch
  • draftingCreating technical blueprints
  • CADTechnical drawing technology

floorplan · elevation · section · scale · specifications · technical drawing · architectural · engineering · rendering · cross-section

event

program

Planned sequence of actions

arrangement · sequence · presentation · panel · Q&A · ceremony · proceedings · itinerary · rundown · lineup

Categories
Opposites
structure vs. chaos

formatchaos

Complete disorder and confusion

disorder · disorganization · formlessness · structurelessness · disarray

form vs. substance

formatcontent

What something contains

substance · meaning · message · essence · information

preparation state

formatunformat

Remove applied styling

raw · uninitialized · blank · unprepared · virgin

Phrases
Family

form, inform, uniform, reform, perform, information, formation, transform, performance

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G