Formatteren
Example: Je moet de tekst formatteren voordat je het document opslaat.
Definition
"Formatteren" means to arrange or organize text or data according to a specific style or structure, often to enhance readability or presentation. For example, you might need to format a document before saving it to ensure it looks clean and professional.
Etymology
The word "formatteren" comes from the English word "format," which itself originates from the Latin "forma," meaning shape or form. The addition of the Dutch verb suffix "-eren" transforms it into a verb meaning to give shape or structure to something, especially text or data. Did you know the concept of formatting started with printing and typesetting before becoming common in computing?
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"Formatteren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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