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Definition of reformat

reformat

/ˌriːˈfɔːr.mæt/
re · for · mat
Plural:reformats
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Adjective:reformatted
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Past Simple:reformatted
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Past Participle:reformatted
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Present Participle:reformatting
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reformat Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To give a new or different format, layout, or organizational structure to a document, publication, or presentation.

Example

"She had to reformat her manuscript to meet the publisher's strict margin and citation guidelines."

2

To format a digital storage medium again, typically erasing all existing data and preparing it for fresh use.

Example

"Make sure to back up all your important files before you reformat the external drive."

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• noun

1

An act or instance of formatting something again, such as reorganizing the layout of a document or erasing and reinitializing a digital storage medium.

Example

"The technician recommended a complete reformat of the hard drive to resolve the persistent system errors."

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• Rhymes for reformat

• Nearby Words

reforge
reform
reformable
reformat
reformation
reformative
reformatory

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