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format vs determine

determine vs format

format is a noun but determine is not a noun.

format and determine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
format Yes No Yes No
determine No No Yes No
As verbs, determine is a hypernym of format; that is, determine is a word with a broader meaning than format:
  • format: determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
  • determine: fix conclusively or authoritatively
Other hypernyms of format include set.
format (noun) determine (noun)
the general appearance of a publication
the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
format (verb) determine (verb)
divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data reach, make, or come to a decision about something
determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science) fix conclusively or authoritatively
set (printed matter) into a specific format shape or influence; give direction to
fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
decide upon or fix definitely
settle conclusively; come to terms
Difference between format and determine

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