formatter

noun

the general appearance of a publication

the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)

verb

divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data

determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)

set (printed matter) into a specific format

Roots

formaform- · Latin · shape, form atus-at · Latin · made into er-ter · English · agent, one who

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