formulation

noun

for·​mu·​la·​tion ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce formulation (audio)
Synonyms of formulationnext
: 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
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That means the high that users experience can last up to 24 hours, roughly twice that of formulations with ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, Church said. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026 This lends itself to Ruby’s nature as a high-level language, a computer language with an intuitive syntax that reads almost like a human language in its formulation and then translates it into binary machine language that a computer can read. Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026 Their formulations aim to rely on simple supplementation and attractive flavors, with a broader goal of more comprehensive overall wellness. K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 May 2026 The KwikPen formulation of Zepbound costs up to $699 per month. Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation

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 13 May. 2026.

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