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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In the Adams formulation, the true history was about chance, contingency, and unintended consequences, about political leaders who were all improvising on the edge of catastrophe. Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025 Results include water savings of 40-56 percent, energy reductions of 30-36 percent, and CO2 emission cuts of 33-34 percent depending on the dye formulation used. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025 Belliveau explained that these formulations are high in micronutrients and allow malnourished patients to absorb them easily. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025 The team plans to continue testing the morin formulation in animal and clinical studies to confirm its safety and effectiveness. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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