C1nounformalacademicscience
US/ˌfɔːr.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌfɔː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
the careful preparation of a plan or idea, or the particular way something is expressed or mixed
In context
The formulation of a new energy policy took almost two years.
Your formulation of the question makes it sound much simpler than it is.
The company changed the formulation of its shampoo to remove harsh chemicals.
Words that go with formulation
noun + preposition
- formulation of policyThe formulation of policy requires careful research.
adjective + noun
- new formulationThe drug company released a new formulation.
- careful formulationCareful formulation of the hypothesis is essential.
- precise formulationA precise formulation of the rule avoids confusion.
- alternative formulationLet me offer an alternative formulation of the problem.
noun + noun
- drug formulationDrug formulation can take many years.