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

All those experts voted in favor of allowing specialty pharmacies to produce their own formulations of BPC-157 for patients. — Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

However, the recall notice does not say which formulation contaminated the cetirizine or whether the tablets were tested for NDMA. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 22 July 2026

Powered by Novogro, the formulation simultaneously targets multiple biological pathways that influence hair health and vitality. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Conventional formulations like brownies or gummies, by comparison, often take about an hour to kick in and peak around two or three hours later. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 21 July 2026

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