formulation in WordNet English dictionary

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