formulation (n.)

  1. a substance prepared according to a formula; the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine

    [ Syn: preparation ]

  2. inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally

    [ Syn: conceptualization , conceptualisation ]

  3. the style of expressing yourself; he suggested a better formulation; his manner of expression showed how much he cared

    [ Syn: expression ]

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