definition of
formulation

[1] #1 formulation n. [preparation] a substance prepared according to a formula; "the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine". wn

[2] #2 formulation n. [conceptualization, conceptualisation] inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally. wn

[3] #3 formulation n. [expression] the style of expressing yourself; "he suggested a better formulation"; "his manner of expression showed how much he cared". wn