formulation
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myəˌleɪt verb (used with object), for·mu·lat·ed, for·mu·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.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to put into or express in systematic terms; express in or as if in a formula |
| 2. | to devise |
| 'formulator | |
| —n | |
| formulation (ˌfɔːmjʊˈleɪʃən) | |
| —n | |
| 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 |
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Example sentences
Such a formulation does not accuse or demean the patient.
In response to widespread outrage from customers, it reverted to the original formulation within three months.
But it's a funny formulation to say that the gap in demand is enough to explain our unemployment without a structural explanation.
But when mixed up in formulation other things come into play.
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