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initialise vs format

format vs initialise

initialise is not a noun while format is a noun.

initialise and format both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
initialise No No Yes No
format Yes No Yes No
As verbs, initialise and format are synonyms defined as:
  • initialise and format: divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
Other synonyms of initialise include initialize.
initialise (noun) format (noun)
the general appearance of a publication
the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
initialise (verb) format (verb)
divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
assign an initial value to a computer program determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science)
set (printed matter) into a specific format
Difference between initialise and format

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