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formulation

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˌfɔɹmjəˈɫeɪʃən// UK //fˌɔːmjʊlˈeɪʃən// for·mu·la·tion

n. the act of creating or preparing something carefully, like a plan, a medicine, or a specific way of saying something. It often refers to the exact mix of ingredients in a product.

n. the action of creating or preparing something in a systematic way; also refers to the specific mixture or chemical composition of a product. Often used in technical contexts to describe the development of a precise statement or a pharmaceutical recipe.


SIMPLE

The scientist is working on a new formulation for the skin cream.

CONTEXTUAL

The pharmaceutical company spent years testing the new liquid formulation to ensure it remained stable at room temperature.

COMPLEX

The diplomat's careful formulation of the treaty allowed both nations to claim victory without conceding their core principles, effectively ending the decade-long border dispute.

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Usage

Uncountable when referring to the abstract process of creating; countable when referring to a specific version or mixture of a product.

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