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Definition of formatter

formatter

/ˈfɔːrˌmæt.ɚ/
for · mat · ter
Plural:formatters
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• noun

1

A software utility, routine, or device that arranges data, source code, or text into a specified structure, layout, or visual presentation, or that prepares a storage medium for reading and writing.

Example

"The developer configured an automatic code formatter to ensure consistent indentation across the entire repository."

2

A person who arranges and styles the layout, typography, and structural elements of a document, manuscript, or publication.

Example

"Before sending the manuscript to the printer, the author hired a professional formatter to design the interior pages."

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• Nearby Words

formational
formative
formatively
formatter
formatting
former
formerly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Formatter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/formatter
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