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
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The vaginal formulations, for example, generally carry much lower risks than the pill forms, which are metabolized in the liver, yet both came with a black box warning. Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025 That idea became the backbone of OSEA, with undaria algae (a mineral-rich seaweed rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and firming benefits) appearing in so many of its formulations. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 Nov. 2025 The wave function for two particles involves four complex numbers; extending Stueckelberg’s formulation to two particles increases the description to 16 real numbers. Daniel Garisto, Quanta Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025 The formulations, doses, and follow-up protocols vary widely. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for formulation

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1873, in the meaning defined above

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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 Nov. 2025.

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