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formulation

noun

for·​mu·​la·​tion ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce formulation (audio)
: 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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Nangaa laughed, pleased with his formulation. Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025 Resistant to creasing, the talc-free formulation smooths and soothes the skin around the eyes with peptides and chamomile, calendula, and magnolia-bark extracts. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025 Cosmoprof Bologna offers attendees a comprehensive and international overview of the beauty industry — from formulation to retail. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025 This flexibility is crucial for diseases that may need different dose sizes or formulations. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Nov. 2025 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 1 Dec. 2025.

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