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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This is often prescribed alongside a mild steroid and hydroquinone in a formulation known as triple combination cream.8 Over-the-Counter Skin Lighteners Products with gentler active ingredients are available without a prescription. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 6 July 2025 And differences in dosing and formulation must be accounted for. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 Systemic insecticides are available in a formulation to be applied as a soil drench. Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 The true agent of political events, in this formulation, is nature. Time, 1 July 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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