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formulation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌfɔːrmjəˈleɪʃən/ · UK /ˌfɔːmjəˈleɪʃən/

Forms: formulations

formulation means: The process or result of developing a plan, idea, rule, or clear way of expressing something.

noun

DEVELOPING IDEASC1

The process or result of developing a plan, idea, rule, or clear way of expressing something.

  • Policy formulation takes time.
  • She helped with the formulation of the plan.
  • His initial formulation of the theory lacked important details.

Similar words: development, expression

Common phrases: policy formulation, formulation of something, initial formulation

WORDINGC2

A particular way of putting an idea into words.

  • This formulation is easier to understand.
  • We need a clearer formulation of the question.
  • Both formulations express the same idea.

Similar words: wording, phrasing

Common phrases: precise formulation, alternative formulation, formulation of something

PREPARED MIXTUREC2

A medicine or similar product made by combining particular ingredients.

  • The medicine comes in a liquid formulation.
  • This new formulation contains less alcohol.
  • The pharmacy stocks several formulations of the drug.

Similar words: preparation

Common phrases: new formulation, liquid formulation, drug formulation

Questions about formulation

What does formulation mean?

The process or result of developing a plan, idea, rule, or clear way of expressing something.

What is formulation in other languages?

Türkçe: oluşturma · Español: formulación · Français: formulation · Deutsch: Ausarbeitung · Italiano: formulazione · 日本語: 策定

How do you pronounce formulation?

In American English /ˌfɔːrmjəˈleɪʃən/; in British English /ˌfɔːmjəˈleɪʃən/.

How do you use formulation in a sentence?

Policy formulation takes time. She helped with the formulation of the plan.

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