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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In beauty, formulation and format are just as important as placement. Essence, 6 Oct. 2025 HFAs aren’t as harmful for the ozone layer as chlorofluorocarbon formulation inhalers that were phased out in the US from 2009 to 2013. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025 Such findings defy the zero-sum formulations; indeed, Riofrancos argues, a path to zero emissions that depends on electrifying personal vehicles is the slowest path to that goal (albeit one that might not demand larger societal shifts). Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025 This allowed Sparxell to trial-and-error the process—identifying practical limitations and refining formulations iteratively. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025 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 10 Oct. 2025.

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