autoformat

English

verb
Definitions
  • (computing) To format (a document, etc.) automatically.
  • (computing) To automatically prepare (a mass storage medium) for initial use, erasing any existing data in the process, without requiring a prompt from the user to do so.

Etymology

Prefix from English format.

Origin

English

format

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