formation

noun

fȯr-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce formation (audio)
Definition of formationnext
as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized geese flying south in a V-formation

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Recent Examples of formation Peptides are small chains of amino acids that serve as building blocks for proteins and help regulate muscle growth, hormone signaling, enzyme formation and immune function. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 The Southern Alps are an almost exact replica of the Himalayas in terms of their lot formations and crevasse fields, according to Hiddleston. — Tamara Southward, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 The Army has a need for any soldier, in any formation, to intuitively control any system. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 Lupin was created by George Kay in collaboration with François Uzan; Marie Roussin, Florent Meyer and Tigran Rosine also participated in the formation of the series inspired by Maurice Leblanc’s Arsène Lupin character. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formation
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  1. layout
  2. format
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  • According to the layout document, Russian delegates were seated between attendees from South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • To accommodate the growth, the fair will also revise its layout.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of layout
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  • Netflix remains profitable, with more than 325 million subscribers, but investors are wary as its shares fall and expansion into games and other formats delivers mixed results.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Injectable medications have been a major part of the market, while oral formulations are adding another format to the category.
    — Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
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