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

Curry’s overall lifestyle brand, Sweet July, expanded into skincare in 2019, experimenting with formulation before the overall launch in 2023. —Essence, 11 Feb. 2025

Particularly varied boxes will contain a combination of all these, while some companies may opt to stick to one particular formulation. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025

What the substitutes do promise is a world in which blood can be optimized for individual needs, with custom blends delivering everything from improved post-heart-attack healing to enhanced athletic performance, depending on the formulation. —Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2025

While many of the most beloved SPFs come from across the pond (think: French pharmacy finds or Korean sunscreens), Supergoop! has delivered a host of innovative UV-shielding formulations that people actually want to wear everyday. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1873, in the meaning defined above