#1 formulation n. [preparation] a substance prepared according to a formula; "the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine". wn
#2 formulation n. [conceptualization, conceptualisation] inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally. wn
#3 formulation n. [expression] the style of expressing yourself; "he suggested a better formulation"; "his manner of expression showed how much he cared". wn
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