formulation

noun

for·​mu·​la·​tion ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən 

: an act or the product of formulating

Synonyms

• articulation
• expression
• phrasing
• statement
• utterance
• verbalism
• voice
• wording

Examples of formulation in a Sentence

his letter was a very accurate formulation of his thoughts on the matter

Recent Examples on the Web

The company says this formulation's carbon footprint its 82% lower than that of mineral oil. —New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024

Mango butter, which is lighter-weight, has a smooth texture that blends well in skin-care formulations. —Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024

In this formulation, caffeine constricts blood vessels to reduce puffiness and dark circles, while Caudalie’s patented ingredient, Viniferine is a natural compound derived from grapevine sap and stalks, to help reduce hyperpigmentation by inhibiting melanin production. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024

Biden should draft a similarly simple statement, or even use Truman’s bare-bones formulation as his model. —Jonah Blank, Foreign Affairs, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1873, in the meaning defined above