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formulations

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˌfɔɹmjuˈɫeɪʃənz// UK //fˌɔːmjʊlˈeɪʃənz// for·mu·la·tions

n. the specific ways that ideas or products are put together. This can mean the exact words used to explain a thought or the specific mix of ingredients in a medicine or chemical.

n. the systematic arrangement of components or the specific wording used to express a concept. Refers both to the precise articulation of an argument and the chemical composition of a prepared substance.


SIMPLE

The scientist tested several different formulations of the new medicine.

CONTEXTUAL

The diplomat spent hours refining the formulations of the treaty to ensure no country felt excluded.

COMPLEX

While the theoretical basis of the law remained unchanged, its various legal formulations across different jurisdictions led to significant discrepancies in how it was actually enforced by local courts.

Synonyms
Usage

Frequently used in technical, legal, or scientific contexts to describe precise versions of a core idea or product.

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