What is another word for high-level formatting?
Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪlˈɛvə͡l fˈɔːmatɪŋ] (IPA) 
High-level formatting is the process of preparing a hard drive or other storage device for use by creating a new file system on it. There are various synonyms for high-level formatting in the computer industry, including quick format, full format, reformat, and initialization. Quick format is a surface-level formatting that removes all data from the drive and creates a new file system. Full format, on the other hand, checks the disk for bad sectors and performs a deeper cleanse of the drive. Reformat is the process of changing the file system of a drive from one format to another, while initialization refers to creating a new disk signature and partition table before formatting a drive.
