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

Pharmaceutical companies are already using AI to optimize drug formulations and predict adverse reactions. —Mika Newton, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

Estrogen creams marketed specifically for anti-aging, on the other hand, have different formulations. —Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025

Silky to the touch, this creamy formulation flatters all skin tones—the seemingly peachy-toned product dries down translucent and instantly smooths over the appearance of pores and fine lines. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025

On top of its intensively hydrating formulation, each shade of this oil leaves behind a glowy, glossy finish that looks like your favorite gooey tube of pigment but feels like practically nothing. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1873, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for formulation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation