CEFR B2

data format

noun phrase

Meaning

A specific way that information is organized and stored, especially for use by computers.

Examples

The software can read several different data formats.
We need to convert the data into a standard format for analysis.

Synonyms: structure, layout, scheme, encoding

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data format (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪtə ˈfɔːrmæt/

Definition

A specific way that information is organized and stored, especially for use by computers.

Examples

The software can read several different data formats.
We need to convert the data into a standard format for analysis.
This file is in a proprietary data format that only works with specific programs.

How to Use data format

data format (collocation): The specific organization of information for computer processing. — "This database uses a unique data format."

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