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Meaning in simple English
US /fɔrˈmeɪʃən/ · UK /fɔːˈmeɪʃən/
formation means: The process of making something, such as a group or structure, come into existence.
noun
CREATING SOMETHINGB2
The process of making something, such as a group or structure, come into existence.
- We discussed the formation of a club.
- Calcium is important for bone formation.
- The election delayed the formation of a new government.
SHAPE OR ARRANGEMENTB2
A particular shape or arrangement that things or people make together.
- The dancers made a formation.
- Several unusual cloud formations appeared overhead.
- The team changed its formation after the break.
ROCK LAYERC1
A layer or group of rock layers formed in the same way or during the same period.
- This formation contains many fossils.
- A sandstone formation lies beneath the village.
- The geologists compared the ages of two rock formations.
MOVING ARRANGEMENTB2
An organized arrangement in which soldiers, ships, or aircraft move together.
- The soldiers marched in formation.
- Five aircraft flew in a tight formation.
- The ships broke formation as they approached the harbour.
MILITARY GROUPC2
A group of military units controlled by one commander.
- The formation has a new commander.
- Two military formations were sent to the border.
- Each formation includes several smaller units.
VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTC2
Guidance that helps someone understand and grow into a particular role, especially a religious one.
- Spiritual formation is part of their training.
- He began his priestly formation at a small seminary.
- The course supports the formation of future church leaders.
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