formulation

noun

for·​mu·​la·​tion ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən 

: an act or the product of formulating

Synonyms of formulation

• voice
• expression
• wording
• articulation
• statement

Examples of formulation in a Sentence

his letter was a very accurate formulation of his thoughts on the matter

Recent Examples on the Web

Recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation, the Colorscience Total Protection Brush-On Shield is a powder, paraben-free and freagrance-free formulation, designed with broad spectrum SPF 50 that’s water- and sweat-resistant for 80 minutes. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026

Most food-grade silicone products are designed to handle temperatures up to around 428 degrees Fahrenheit, though some formulations are rated closer to 500 degrees. —Ryan Brennan may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026

Cookware more than 3 to 5 years old — especially anything predating 2015 — is more likely to contain older PFOA-era formulations. —Ryan Brennan may 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2026

Keep in mind that aloe vera formulations also vary, and some can cause side effects, such as GI upset. —Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1873, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for formulation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation