What does FORMAT mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈfɔrˌmæt/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
11
Words With Friends score
12
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
  2. the general appearance of a publication

verb

  1. set (printed matter) into a specific format“Format this letter so it can be printed out”
  2. determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
  3. divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data“Please format this disk before entering data!”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

formats12formates13formatted15

Anagrams of FORMAT

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside FORMAT

62 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is FORMAT a valid word in word games?

FORMAT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is FORMAT worth?

FORMAT is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 12 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from FORMAT?

62 other words, including TO, OF, FOR and AT.