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1
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
- the book's format is very user-friendly
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2
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
- this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form
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The first known use of format was in 1840
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