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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Manufacturers pivoted toward lower- and zero-silica formulations. Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 Get ready for your closeup and tackle a range of skin concerns with skin-friendly formulations from ELEMIS. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026 Second, the swift realignment of NASA Goddard’s priorities with the President’s budget request for the 2026 fiscal year — a realignment that occurred when the budget was still only a request — reduced the availability of mission formulation and mission engineering personnel to work on AXIS. Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026 This formulation increases the retinal stability and decreases irritation. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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