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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Rawls provided the most influential modern formulation of what reasonableness demands under conditions of pluralism—the condition under which the people in most of the world’s democracies live. Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Body and skin care formulations are also available. ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026 Compounding pharmacies are those intended to make custom or specialized formulations of medications for patients. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026 Peptide injections have exploded in popularity in the wellness community, whose members say certain formulations can have anti-aging effects or boost athletic performance. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2026.

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