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

There is not enough evidence on the effects of ingesting large amounts or highly concentrated clove formulations, especially for people who are pregnant or nursing. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

There is not enough evidence on the effects of ingesting large amounts or highly concentrated formulations, particularly for people who are pregnant or nursing. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Per a guide from Nectr, saliva wets the pouch and releases its ingredients, and how much is actually absorbed depends on the formulation and how the pouch is used. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026

Because testosterone therapy is not approved for use in women, doctors who prescribe it often use very low doses of male formulations, which may still be too much. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 20 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