formulation

UK: /ˌfɔː^rmjʊˈleɪʃ^ən/ US: /ˌfɔrmjəˈleɪʃən/

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formulation / ˌfɔːmjʊˈleɪʃən/ noun (transitive)

1. the act or process of formulating
2. any mixture or substance prepared according to a particular formula
3. a medicinal preparation administered in a specific form, such as a tablet, linctus, ointment, or injection

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

for•mu•late /ˈfɔrmyəˌleɪt/   v. [~ + object] , -lat•ed, -lat•ing. 

1. to express as a formula.
2. to devise; develop:
   managed to formulate a peace plan acceptable to both sides.

for•mu•la•tion /ˌfɔrmyəˈleɪʃən/  n. 

[uncountable] the formulation of policy.

[countable] formulations of plots.

for•mu•la•tor, n. [countable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

for•mu•late  (fôr′myə lāt′), v.t., -lat•ed, -lat•ing. 

1. to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically:
   He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory.
2. to devise or develop, as a method, system, etc.
3. to reduce to or express in a formula.

• formul(a) + -ate¹ 1855–60

for•mu•la•ble  (fôr′myə lə bəl), adj.  for′mu•la′tion, n. 
for′mu•la′tor, n. 
Synonyms

• 1. . articulate, frame, compose, define, specify.