1. A file format or data structure that is publicly documented and free from proprietary restrictions, allowing any software to read, write, and process files in that format
PDF is an open format that can be read by multiple applications across different platforms.
PDF é um formato aberto que pode ser lido por múltiplos aplicativos em diferentes plataformas.
2. In technology and software development, a standard that is not controlled by a single entity and is available for public use and implementation
The company decided to release their data in an open format to promote interoperability.
A empresa decidiu liberar seus dados em um formato aberto para promover interoperabilidade.