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file format

file format

Meaning of file format

the type of a digital file

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British English/faɪl ˈfɔːmæt/
American English/faɪl ˈfɔːrmæt/
Russian transcription[fərˈmat ˈfajlə]
file format
file format - формат файла
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file format with Russian translation

file format usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Выберите формат файла, который открывается на любом устройстве.

Choose a file format that opens on any device.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Нам нужен формат файла, который сохраняет чёткость изображений.

We need a file format that keeps the images clear.

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file format belongs to the topic "Digital Files and Office Admin". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

file formatформат файла
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

file format synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between file format / file type / format / media format / data format

F
🇬🇧English
file format

формат файла — the type of a digital file

B1Often

Choose a file format that opens on any device.

Выберите формат файла, который открывается на любом устройстве.

F
🇬🇧English
file format

Same meaning as the headword: the type of a digital file.

B1Very Often

PDF is a common file format for documents.

PDF — это распространённый формат файла для документов.

F
🇬🇧English
file type

Very close, but it often emphasizes the file’s extension or kind more than the storage format itself.

B1Very Often

The program does not support this file type.

Программа не поддерживает этот тип файла.

F
🇬🇧English
format

More general; it can mean a file format, but also other kinds of format.

B1Very Often

Save the image in JPEG format.

Сохраните изображение в формате JPEG.

M
🇬🇧English
media format

A format used for media files such as audio, video, or images.

B1Often

MP4 is a popular media format.

MP4 — популярный медиаформат.

D
🇬🇧English
data format

A format for data; broader than just file type, often referring to data structure.

B1Often

The system uses a special data format for exports.

Система использует специальный формат данных для экспорта.

D
🇬🇧English
document format

A format for documents; mainly used for text and office files.

B1Often

DOCX is a common document format.

DOCX — распространённый формат документа.

I
🇬🇧English
image format

A format for images only, such as photos and graphics.

B1Often

PNG is a widely used image format.

PNG — широко используемый формат изображения.

A
🇬🇧English
audio format

A format for audio files only, such as music or recordings.

B1Often

MP3 is a very common audio format.

MP3 — очень распространённый аудиоформат.

V
🇬🇧English
video format

A format for video files only.

B1Often

MP4 is a common video format.

MP4 — распространённый формат видео.

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How to pronounce file format and what this word means

file format translation: формат файла. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce file format

/faɪl ˈfɔːmæt/

file format translation

формат файла

file format examples

Choose a file format that opens on any device.

file format transcription

/faɪl ˈfɔːmæt/, /faɪl ˈfɔːrmæt/

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file format meaning: what does it mean?

the type of a digital file

file format pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

file format is pronounced as /faɪl ˈfɔːmæt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

file format definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Choose a file format that opens on any device. Translation: Выберите формат файла, который открывается на любом устройстве.

Is file format part of Digital Files and Office Admin vocabulary?

Yes, file format (формат файла) can be learned in the Digital Files and Office Admin topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is file format part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, file format (формат файла) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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