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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Manufacturing costs for clean formulations typically run 20-40 percent higher than conventional alternatives, pressuring unit economics. Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 Take shampoo and conditioner, for example: While prices can reach sky high these days, quality formulations exist at every price point. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 28 July 2025 Test your soil every three years or so and follow the test recommendations for your fertilizer formulation. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025 Rooker adds that early studies suggest that E4 has a stable half-life suitable for once-daily oral dosing and a gentler impact on the liver compared to other estrogen formulations. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 July 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 2 Aug. 2025.

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