open format
ˈoʊpən ˈfɔːrmæt
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Definition of open format - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

computing standardTECH.data or file specification publicly documented and usable without restrictive controlTECH.
  • The documents were saved in an open format for long-term accessibility.
alien outsider

Adjective

1.
technologyTECH.using a publicly available, nonrestricted standard for storing or sharing informationTECH.
  • The data is saved in an open format that any program can read.
2.
generalhaving a flexible structure that allows various ways of participation
  • The workshop is an open format session with no fixed agenda.
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Expressions with open

open toadj.
not closed or restricted allowing access
The garden is open to the public.
open upv.
start operating or functioning
The shop will open up at 9 AM.
crack openv.
open something by breaking or splitting it
He had to crack open the coconut with a sharp rock.
open outv.
unfold or spread out something
She helped to open out the map on the table.
keep one's eyes openv.
stay alert and notice what is happening around you
You should keep your eyes open when walking at night.
open its doorsv.
allow people to enter
The museum will open its doors to the public next week.

Expressions with format

electronic formatn.
way information is stored as digital data for electronic devices
Please send the report in electronic format by email.
presentation formatn.
organized style or layout used to show information to an audience
The conference requires a specific presentation format for all slide decks.
large-formatadj.
made for printing big pictures or posters
The large-format printer can print huge posters.
portrait formatn.
vertical layout where height is greater than width on a surface
Set the document to portrait format before printing your report.
screen formatn.
specific layout or proportions used to display content on a screen
The movie was converted to a wider screen format for theaters.
small-formatadj.
smaller in size than the usual type or version
She bought a small-format camera for travel.
date formatn.
specific pattern used to write or display calendar dates
Please change the date format to day-month-year in the report.
landscape formatn.
horizontal orientation where width is greater than height on a page or screen
Please print the slides in landscape format for the presentation.
table formatn.
layout that shows information in rows and columns like a grid
Please submit the survey results in table format for easier comparison.
time formatn.
pattern used to write hours and minutes in clocks or software
You can switch the time format from 12-hour to 24-hour in the settings.

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acr: Web Open Font Format
format for using fonts on websites

Examples of open format in a sentence

  • They insisted the map files be published in an open format for researchers.
  • They chose an open format for their online textbook so educators can adapt it.
  • Open format documents ensure long-term accessibility of government records.
  • We chose an open format discussion instead of formal presentations.
  • The competition uses an open format, letting teams design their own challenges.

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  1. French:format ouvert, ouvert, ...
  2. German:offenes Format, offen, ...
  3. Italian:formato aperto, a formato aperto, ...
  4. Spanish:formato abierto, de formato abierto, ...
  5. Portuguese:formato aberto, de formato aberto, ...
  6. Chinese:开放格式, 开放格式的, ...
  7. Japanese:オープンフォーマット, オープンフォーマットの, ...
  8. Arabic:صِيغَة مَفْتوحَة, مَفْتُوح, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּסְדִּיר פָּתוּחַ, פָּתוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:открытый формат, открытый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відкритий формат, відкритий, ...
  12. Hindi:ओपन फ़ॉर्मेट, खुला, ...
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