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Definition of Data format
1. Noun. The organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing).
Category relationships: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System
Generic synonyms: Info, Information
Specialized synonyms: High-level Formatting, Initialisation, Initialization, Low-level Formatting
Derivative terms: Format, Format, Format, Format, Format
Lexicographical Neighbors of Data Format
Literary usage of Data format
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. SAS(R) 9.1.3 Language Reference:: Dictionary, Fifth Edition, Volumes 1-4 by SAS Institute (2006)
"Tip: The data is transferred in image or binary format and is in local data format.
Thus, you must use appropriate SAS informats to read the data correctly ..."
2. Guidelines for the Evaluation of Electronic Data Interchange Products by John J. Garguilo, Paul Markovitz (1998)
"A flexible mapper might require only a few changes to the application data format,
whereas, a rigid mapper might require the data format to be completely ..."
3. Valuing Rural Amenities by United States Dept. of Agriculture (2000)
"1f we use this data format to directly ask WTP for access to different sites,
which offer different bundles z of public-good non-commodity attributes, ..."
4. A Survey of Distributed Multimedia: Research, Standards and Products by Chris Adie (1993)
"It comprises both a data format definition and a gateway functional specification.
The main component of the IIF is the definition of a data format for ..."