formulation
noun/ˌfɔrmjəˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #7,845 most common English word
Meaning
the action of creating or expressing something in a systematic or precise way; a particular mixture or preparation.
Example sentence
The scientists spent months refining the formulation of the new vaccine.
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