formulation

noun

for·​mu·​la·​tion ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən 

: an act or the product of formulating

Synonyms

• articulation
• expression
• phrasing
• statement
• utterance
• verbalism
• voice
• wording

Examples of formulation in a Sentence

his letter was a very accurate formulation of his thoughts on the matter

Recent Examples on the Web

Designed for the Mindful Drinker Wims! products contain a 1:1 blend of 4mg THC and 4mg CBD, a low-dose formulation by design. —Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

Heat-shedding concrete cuts air conditioning demand, lighter formulations require less material per structure, and energy-storing concrete could potentially replace carbon-intensive battery manufacturing. —Andres Clarens, The Conversation, 23 June 2025

California’s Assembly majority refused to stop the implementation of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation that requires a new formulation— a policy that could hike gas prices by another 65 cents. —John Franklin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025

Magnesium oil skin formulations have different components and additives, which can result in different effects. —Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025

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