formulation

noun

for·​mu·​la·​tion ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce formulation (audio)
Synonyms of formulationnext
: 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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Particularly varied boxes will contain a combination of all these, while some companies may opt to stick to one particular formulation. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026 Think of this as an organic drift that veers from the Assistant Axis and eventually leads to an AI persona formulation that is off the chain. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 These pastas may contain more fiber and protein than white pasta, but nutrition facts vary significantly between brands and product formulations. Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026 Bloody Mary mix should have body and texture, our tasters said, and V8’s formulation was rather thin. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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