What does "formulation" mean?

The act, process, or result of formulating or reducing to a formula.

Formulation

Common synonyms include: expression, preparation, admixtures, allocation, allotment, apportionment.

noun

noun ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Noun

1
The act, process, or result of formulating or reducing to a formula. countable, uncountable
2
inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally wordnet
3
The act, process, or result of formulating or reducing to a formula.; A particular linguistic construction; a turn of phrase. countable, uncountable
"The formulation with the bare infinitive was somewhat less common."
4
the style of expressing yourself wordnet
5
A medicinal preparation. countable, uncountable
"If you liked our old shampoo, you'll love the new kinder, gentler formulation."

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"I'm afraid this is an incorrect formulation of the question."