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The formulation of the plan took time.
What does Formulation mean?
The act of creating or a set formula.
Dictionary definition
The act of creating or expressing something clearly; also a particular mixture or formula.
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The lotion used a gentle formulation.
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Formulation can mean shaping an idea clearly or designing a mixture with exact ingredients.
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Development is close in meaning to formulation.
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Confusion contrasts with formulation.
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MeaningFormulation means The act of creating or a set formula.
ExampleExample: The formulation of the plan took time.
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- for · myuh · lay · shun
- Strongest beat
- lay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lay.
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Synonyms
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developmentThe act of creating or improving something.
formulateRelated word that supports the meaning of formulation.
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confusionLack of clarity or understanding.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to formulation, depending on context.
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formulation
noun
formulations
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