structuredformat
nounUK /ˈstrʌk.tʃəd ˈfɔː.mæt/
US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚd ˈfɔːr.mæt/
A set way to put information together so it is easy to read and understand.
The teacher asked us to write our book report in a structuredformat with a title, summary, and conclusion.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A predefined arrangement of data fields used by a computer program.
The database stores each customer record in a structuredformat.
3. A consistent style of writing or presenting ideas, such as headings and bullet points.
Meeting notes follow a structuredformat so everyone can find action items quickly.
4. A planned sequence of steps for completing a task.
The lab report used a structuredformat: question, method, results, and conclusion.