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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The collection includes six at-home foot care staples like bath salts, exfoliating scrubs, nourishing balms and dry oils, all made in Germany with vegan formulations and 100 percent natural origin ingredients. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 May 2025 Rhode is dedicated to making products based in science and great formulation, simplifying many of the mysteries and complex narratives behind efficacious skincare. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 May 2025 As new technologies unlock better materials and more responsive formulations, and as consumers grow more ingredient-savvy, the bar will only rise. Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 In those 13 years, 1,200 cereals were launched, which includes new products, new formulations and new packaging. Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 22 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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