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

If drugstore brands follow prestige lines into oil-in-serum formulations, the two-step routine collapses into one. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

The film formulation itself is not automatically FDA-approved just because the peptide ingredient is. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

This formulation captures the role that Finland’s president, Alexander Stubb, aspires to play in global affairs. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

The team also tested a gelatin-free formulation, although its performance was lower, and the researchers say stronger fully biological binders will be needed. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 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