Format and Formation

Format

Format noun - The way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized.
Usage example: the book's format is very user-friendly
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Synonyms for Format

Formation is a synonym for format in layout topic. In some cases you can use "Formation" instead a noun "Format".

Formation

Formation noun - The way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized.
Usage example: geese flying south in a V-formation

Format is a synonym for formation in configuration topic. You can use "Format" instead a noun "Formation".

Nearby Words: form, formed, forming, format, formative

How words are described

special special format special formation
similar similar format similar formation
typical typical format typical formation
common common format common formation
Other adjectives: specific, standard, original, proper, single, entire, new, early, conventional, classic, official, strange, basic, different.
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