Das Dateiformat
Example: Das neue Programm unterstützt ein modernes Dateiformat für Bilder.
Definition
"Das Dateiformat" refers to the specific structure or layout in which data is stored in a computer file, determining how the information is organized and interpreted by software. It is essential for enabling compatibility and proper display or use of files, such as images or documents.
Etymology
The term "das Dateiformat" comes from German, where 'Datei' means 'file' and 'Format' means 'format.' It literally translates to 'the file format.' The concept evolved with the development of computing, as different ways to organize and store data in files became necessary for various applications.
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"Das Dateiformat" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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