formulation
Britishnoun
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the act or process of formulating
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any mixture or substance prepared according to a particular formula
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a medicinal preparation administered in a specific form, such as a tablet, linctus, ointment, or injection
Explanation
A formulation is a mixture of ingredients prepared in a certain way and used for a specific purpose. For example, if you are sick, you may need a formulation of a combination of antibiotics. If you devise or conceptualize an idea, you can also refer to this act with the noun formulation. If you are a scientist, you may be widely recognized for your skillful formulation of a plan to eradicate a disease. If you are a parent, you may congratulate yourself for the formulation of a plan to get your kids to actually go to bed on time. Of course, the flaw may be that when you conceptualized the plan, you assumed that the kids would cooperate and not want a drink of water every five minutes.
Vocabulary lists containing formulation
Shape Up: Form
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"Simon's Saga," Vocabulary from Episode 11
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Roots: form
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Example Sentences
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"With proper formulation and testing, it could become an important part of sustainable transportation and industrial power systems."
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
The new formulation, currently called GLA-3M-052-LS+OVA, is designed to replicate the T cell signals that stimulate innate immune cells in the lungs.
From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026
Like the previous formulation, it also promises to last 72 hours.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
A compounded drug is a customized formulation of a medicine made by a specialized pharmacy and often sold through telehealth providers like Hims & Hers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
Copernicus tells us that he engaged in a systematic programme of reading as he struggled with the formulation of his new astronomy.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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