CEFR C1

formulation

noun

Meaning

The process of creating something by combining ingredients or ideas in a specific way, or the resulting mixture or plan.

Examples

The company is currently testing a new formulation of their best-selling skin cream.
His formulation of the theory was so clear that even the students understood it immediately.

Synonyms: mix, recipe, preparation, composition

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formulation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌfɔːrmjuˈleɪʃən/

Definition

The process of creating something by combining ingredients or ideas in a specific way, or the resulting mixture or plan.

Examples

The company is currently testing a new formulation of their best-selling skin cream.
His formulation of the theory was so clear that even the students understood it immediately.
The pharmacist checked the formulation to ensure all ingredients were compatible.

How to Use formulation

formulation of (collocation): the creation or development of a specific thing — "The formulation of the new policy took several months of negotiation."
chemical formulation (collocation): a specific mixture of chemical substances — "This chemical formulation is highly stable at room temperature."

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