Formulation

/ˌfɔːrmjʊˈleɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The action of creating or preparing something according to a plan or system.
The formulation of the new policy took several months of deliberation.
A specific product or mixture prepared by a process.
The scientist worked on the formulation of a new drug.
A way of expressing something in a structured or systematic manner.
His formulation of the theory clarified many previous misunderstandings.

Etymology

Late Latin 'formulatio', from 'formulare' which means to form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

formula for success:
A specific method or plan to achieve success.
formulate a response:
To devise or create a reply to a situation or question.
product formulation:
The process of developing a specific product recipe or mixture.

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Slang Meanings

A clever plan or scheme.
He always has a formulation to get out of trouble.
A specific method or way of doing something that is industry-specific.
In tech, their formulation for coding has become popular.