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formats

  • plural
    of format.
    format
    noun
    the shape and size of a book as determined by the number of times the original sheet has been folded to form the leaves.
  • present tense form
    of format (3rd person singular).
    format
    noun
    the shape and size of a book as determined by the number of times the original sheet has been folded to form the leaves.

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Ingka Group is working to open more compact stores, part of a strategic move into more localized store formats to sell its furniture closer to its customers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

While the Chinese social-media company’s 2Q results were better than Citi expected, its management flagged challenges including a shift in advertising preference toward higher return-on-investment formats, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

The party has a history of adapting to new forms of political communication, from being an early adopter of social media for campaigning to embracing newer formats such as podcasts and influencer interviews.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

In Instagram’s case, the brand also rolled out a new “brand system,” including new fonts, icons, and formats for posts.

From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026

The data transfer rate just isn’t good enough for the size of music files, even in compressed formats.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir