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 most successful businesses during that time were those with the ability to source materials from multiple vendors or shift their product formulations according to changing circumstances. Stephen Deangelis, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 Hegseth Calls the tune The U.S. was heavily involved in the formulation of the report, officials say. Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025 The antioxidant-rich formulation leaves your skin supple and smooth and goes on gently. Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025 Together, these founders represent the vanguard of A-beauty, a movement that aims to redefine beauty standards with formulations as resilient as the culture behind them. Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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