formulation
ˌfɔːrmjəˈleɪʃən
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Definition of formulation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
planningprocess of creating a plan or idea
  • The formulation of the new policy took months.
designing devising planning
2.
expressionspecific way of expressing something
  • Her formulation of the argument was clear and concise.
articulation expression phrasing
3.
scienceTECH.mixture prepared according to a formulaTECH.
  • This cream is a special formulation for sensitive skin.
blend mixture
4.
medicalTECH.medicinal preparation in a specific formTECH.
  • The doctor prescribed a new formulation of the drug.
compound preparation
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Expressions with formulation

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mixture of substances prepared to make a medicine in a specific form
The new pharmaceutical formulation allows the drug to be taken only once daily.

Origin of formulation

Latin, formare (to form)

Terms with formulation included in their meaning

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result
the concept formed from mental formulation
planning
formulation of plans and details
law formulation
process of formulating a code of laws
remedy
specific formulation of a medicine
logic
formulation of a hypothesis connecting facts

Examples of formulation in a sentence

  • Her formulation of the plan was both innovative and practical.
  • The scientist's formulation of the theory was groundbreaking.
  • His formulation of the policy was met with approval.
  • The formulation of the drug took years of research.
  • Engineers worked on the formulation to improve its stability.
  • The formulation was adjusted to improve efficacy.

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  1. French:formulation, expression, ...
  2. German:Ausarbeitung, Ausdrucksweise, ...
  3. Italian:formulazione, espressione, ...
  4. Spanish:formulación, expresión, ...
  5. Portuguese:formulação, expressão, ...
  6. Chinese:构想, 表达方式, ...
  7. Japanese:策定, 表現, ...
  8. Arabic:صِيَاغَة, صِيغَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:גִּיבּוּשׁ, נִסּוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:формулирование, формулировка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:формулювання, висловлення, ...
  12. Hindi:रूपरेखा-निर्माण, अभिव्यक्ति, ...
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