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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Conversely, liquid formulations can slowly condense as the water and alcohols in them evaporate. Keren Landman, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024 Its fragrance-free formulation is especially great for moments when your skin might be irritated from more intensive ingredients like, say, retinoids. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024 While some setting sprays also classify as fixing sprays, their formulations and benefits usually differ. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024 Instead of dealing with graphs, this formulation of the conjecture asked about objects called hypergraphs. Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024 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 2 Dec. 2024.

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