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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The funding will be used to expand the brand’s portfolio, strengthen its formulation and research-and-development capabilities, as well as build leadership and teams. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026 Researchers first detected subclade K in June, months after experts selected the strains that would go into the fall flu-vaccine formulation. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026 Inlyte’s work focused on cathode formulations, processing conditions, and operational protocols that allow iron to match the stability previously demonstrated only by nickel. Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026 But Bristol Myers Squibb recently earned approval for a new subcutaneous formulation of its melanoma drug Opdivo, which will help mitigate losses. The Motley Fool, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 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 15 Jan. 2026.

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