formulation

noun

for·​mu·​la·​tion ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən 

: an act or the product of formulating

Synonyms of formulation

• voice
• expression
• wording
• articulation
• statement

Examples of formulation in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The reclassification will allow researchers to dispense and study specific formulations of marijuana, Worster said. —Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 23 Dec. 2025

Multiple formulations are readily available. —Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025

According to the company, the approach allows Everbloom to digitally optimize fiber formulations before entering the production phase—reducing development timelines from roughly two months to about two weeks. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025

It’s designed with a simple and effective formulation featuring key ingredients such as vitamin B5, green tea extract, and myristoyl pentapeptide-17, a peptide that enhances keratin production to encourage hair growth (and strength). —Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 Dec. 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