formulation
- 01 C1 Advanced
the act of creating or preparing a plan, policy, or theory in a clear and organized way.
the systematic process of developing or articulating a plan, theory, or policy. Often used in academic or professional contexts regarding strategy.
Simple“The formulation of a new government policy takes many months of research.”
In context“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.”
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'of'.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a specific mixture of ingredients, such as a medicine, a cleaning product, or a food item.
a material or product prepared according to a specific formula or recipe, particularly in pharmacology or industrial chemistry.
Simple“The pharmacist explained that this new formulation of the drug has fewer side effects.”
In context“The laboratory is currently testing a liquid formulation of the vaccine to determine if it remains stable at room temperature.”
UsageCan be used as a countable noun when referring to different versions of a product.
Synonyms
Usage alternative formulation
“One sample, however, contained a different formulation made from beeswax and tar.”
“Another study focused on chemicals called amines, which are included in some firework formulations.”