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format

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1 the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

the bookʼs format is very user-friendly

Synonyms of format

arrangement, configuration, conformation, formation, layout, setout, setup

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design, plan, scheme

composition, constitution, getup, makeup

build, construction, structure

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

Synonyms of format

arrangement, composition, configuration, constellation, design, form, getup, layout, makeup, ordonnance, pattern

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