Word
formulation
Phoneticsfor·mu·la·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌfɔɹmjəˈɫeɪʃən/
UK/fˌɔːmjʊlˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01creating a plan or theory
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic
n. the act of creating or preparing a plan, policy, or theory in a clear and organized way.
n. the systematic process of developing or articulating a plan, theory, or policy. Often used in academic or professional contexts regarding strategy.
“The formulation of a new government policy takes many months of research.”
“The precise formulation of the theory required years of empirical research and several rounds of peer review before it was accepted by the scientific community.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of'.
Synonyms
02a chemical or medicinal mixture
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Technical
n. a specific mixture of ingredients, such as a medicine, a cleaning product, or a food item.
n. a material or product prepared according to a specific formula or recipe, particularly in pharmacology or industrial chemistry.
“The pharmacist explained that this new formulation of the drug has fewer side effects.”
“The laboratory is currently testing a liquid formulation of the vaccine to determine if it remains stable at room temperature.”
Usage
Can be used as a countable noun when referring to different versions of a product.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “formulation” in context.
Adjective
01. alternative formulation
“The researcher proposed an alternative formulation of the theory to address the recent experimental findings.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Another study focused on chemicals called amines, which are included in some firework formulations.” “One sample, however, contained a different formulation made from beeswax and tar.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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