formulation

Everyday

1. A formulation is the way an idea, rule or question is put into words. tree →
2. Formulation is the making or planning of something, like a plan or rule. tree →
3. A formulation is a mixture with a fixed recipe, like a medicine or cream. tree →

In the lessons

Exam and science voice (the formulation of a hypothesis), maths (a different formulation of the same problem), medicine labels (a new formulation).

Examples

• The formulation of the question confused the class. tree →
• The scientist worked on the formulation of a new theory. tree →
• This cough syrup is a children's formulation. tree →
• Try a different formulation of the problem. tree →
• The formulation of the school rules took weeks. tree →
• A clear formulation makes a problem easier to solve. tree →

Note

Formal. Verb: formulate. In maths, restating a word problem (a new formulation) can make the sum clearer without changing the numbers.