formulation

noun

for·​mu·​la·​tion ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce formulation (audio)
: an act or the product of formulating

Examples of formulation in a Sentence

his letter was a very accurate formulation of his thoughts on the matter
Recent Examples on the Web The reason for naming a new geological epoch, both in Crutzen’s original formulation and in the highly detailed proposal of the working group, is to mark the departure of the Earth and its inhabitants from the stable planetary system of the Holocene. Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024 Different topical and oral formulations may have varying doses, which can be unsafe. Isadora Baum, Health, 13 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for formulation 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of formulation was circa 1873

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formulation. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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