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

Without any specific consumer requests, Crowell said the brand experimented with the shadow’s function and formulation in the early stages of development. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Zahavy dissected the process that went into Albert Einstein’s formulation of his General Relativity Theory, noting that the scientist’s thinking evolved through three phases – deduction, induction, and finally, abduction. — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

These medications come in many different formulations, including transdermal patches, pills, and vaginal creams and rings. — Mara Gordon, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026

Bhatty says that liquid formulations are the easiest to work with, but cream blush isn’t entirely out of the question. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Aug. 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