format
/ˈfɔːmæt/noun
उच्चारण फ़ॉर्मैट
प्रारूप
Core word
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[C]
the general arrangement, plan, design of something; the way in which data is stored or held
प्रारूप
- exam format
- PDF format
- The quiz has a new format this year.
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- Save the photo in JPEG format.
- The programme's format is simple: two teams and ten questions.
Synonyms layout arrangement design structure form
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[T]
to arrange text in a particular way; to prepare a computer disk so that data can be recorded on it
फ़ॉर्मेट करना
- format the document
- Please format the heading in bold and centre it.
- She formatted the report with headings and numbered pages.
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- Don't format the pen drive before copying your files.
- Format the table so that the figures line up.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 3
format (noun) of + noun
Format is the way something is arranged or presented, such as a paper, programme or file.
Format वह ढंग है जिसमें कोई चीज़ व्यवस्थित या प्रस्तुत की जाती है, जैसे प्रश्नपत्र, कार्यक्रम या फ़ाइल।
- The format of the exam has changed this year.
- The quiz has a new format with a final buzzer round.
in + format / file format
Use in with format to name the type, for example in PDF format or in digital format.
Format का प्रकार बताने के लिए 'in' आता है, जैसे 'in PDF format' या 'in digital format'।
- The notes are available in PDF format.
- Please send the form in Word format.
format (verb): formatted, formatting
As a verb, format means to arrange text or to prepare a disk. The past tense doubles the final t.
Verb के रूप में format का अर्थ पाठ को व्यवस्थित करना या disk तैयार करना है। Past tense में अंतिम t दोहराया जाता है।
- Radhika formatted her essay with clear headings.
- We formatted the pen drive before copying the files.
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adjective + format
newstandarddigitalfilemultiple-choiceonline
- The test uses the standard multiple-choice format.
verb + format
changefollowadoptchoosekeep
- Please follow the format given in the circular.
format + noun
erroroptionschangeguidetemplate
- A format error stopped the upload.
format + for + noun
the interviewthe debatethe tournamentthe report
- The tournament follows a knockout format.
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- The syllabus is now available in a printable format.
पाठ्यक्रम अब प्रिंट करने योग्य format में उपलब्ध है।
- The quiz show changed its format to attract younger viewers.
प्रश्नोत्तरी कार्यक्रम ने युवा दर्शकों को आकर्षित करने के लिए अपना format बदला।
- Format your answer in short paragraphs.
अपना उत्तर छोटे अनुच्छेदों में लिखिए।
- Do not format the laptop without taking a backup.
Backup लिए बिना laptop को format मत कीजिए।
- The film is available in both Hindi and English formats.
फ़िल्म Hindi और English दोनों formats में उपलब्ध है।
- Radhika studied the format of the interview before she applied.
राधिका ने आवेदन करने से पहले साक्षात्कार का प्रारूप पढ़ा।
- The official format for a letter has an address, date and subject line.
पत्र के आधिकारिक प्रारूप में पता, तिथि और विषय-पंक्ति होती है।
- The old music format is no longer supported on this player.
इस प्लेयर पर पुराना संगीत format अब समर्थित नहीं है।
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✗ He formated his hard disk yesterday.
✓ He formatted his hard disk yesterday.
The past form of format doubles the t.
Format का past रूप t दोहराकर बनता है।
✗ The format of the exam are different this year.
✓ The format of the exam is different this year.
The subject is the singular noun format, so use is.
Subject 'format' एकवचन है, इसलिए 'is' आएगा।