Hyphenation of format

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word format? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

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Definitions of format:

1.	The organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
2.	The general appearance of a publication
3.	Set (printed matter) into a specific format Format this letter so it can be printed out
4.	Determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
5.	Divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data Please format this disk before entering data!

Synonyms of format:

noun	formatting, data format, data formatting, information, info
noun	appearance, visual aspect
verb	arrange, change
verb	determine, set
verb	initialize, initialise, divide, split, split up, separate, dissever, carve up

Last hyphenations of this language

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.