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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It is frequently used in the formulation of high-end shampoo products. Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025 The new formulation isn't GFuel's only announcement. Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025 Preliminary trial results published in the medical journal JAMA suggest that a single dose of MM120, an oral pharmaceutical formulation of LSD, can significantly reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), offering a potential alternative to daily medications. Dr. Christian S. Monsalve, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025 All the components are food-grade and individually FDA-approved, the scientists said, but the microbead formulation itself has not yet been cleared by regulators. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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