Format vs. Reformat
Difference Between Format and Reformat
Formatnoun
The layout of a publication or document.
Reformatverb
To format anew or again, generally erasing a previous format.
We had to reformat the computer's hard disk to get rid of the virus.Let's reformat that text to make it easier to read.Formatnoun
(hence) The form of presentation of something.
Formatnoun
(radio) The type of programming that a radio station broadcasts; such as a certain genre of music, news, sports, talk, etc.
The radio station changed the format of its evening program.Formatnoun
(computing) A file type.
Formatverb
To create or edit the layout of a document.
Formatverb
Change a document so it will fit onto a different type of page.
Formatverb
(computing) To prepare a mass storage medium for initial use, erasing any existing data in the process.
I lost weeks of work when I inadvertently formatted my hard drive.Formatnoun
the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
Formatnoun
the general appearance of a publication
Formatverb
set (printed matter) into a specific format;
Format this letter so it can be printed outFormatverb
determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
Formatverb
divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data;
Please format this disk before entering data!
