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Java DecimalFormat.format() is a method in the Java DecimalFormat class that formats a number according to a specified pattern. It allows for precise control over how numbers are represented, including setting the number of decimal places or adding leading zeros. Introduced in Java 1997 with Java 1.2, format() is commonly used in applications that require consistent number formatting, such as in financial software, user interfaces, or scientific tools.

https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/api/java/text/DecimalFormat.html