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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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Beyond fiber itself, some Metamucil formulations also contain small amounts of minerals like iron and potassium. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025 Hot water uses more energy, and cold or warm cycles are often sufficient and better for clothes, especially when using cold water-formulation detergents. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025 Four of the patents cover specific electrolyte formulations and their preparation methods, while the remaining four relate to versions tailored for full solid-state battery systems. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2025 The researchers also noted that the study has limitations, including the lack of data on CBD dosage, formulations and administration methods. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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