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   for·ma·tion

   /fôrˈmāSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the action of forming or process of being formed: "the formation of the Great Rift Valley" Similar emergencecoming into beinggenesisdevelopmentevolutionoriginationshapinggenerationestablishmentsetting upstartgetting goinginitiationinstitutionfoundingfoundationinceptioncreationinaugurationorganizationbuildingconstructioninstallationplantingOpposite destructiondisappearancedissolution
   • ▪ a structure or arrangement of something: "a cloud formation" Similar configurationarrangementpatternarrayalignmentpositioningdispositionorderorderingorganizationdesignmarshalinggroupinglayoutformat
   • ▪ a formal arrangement of aircraft in flight or troops: "a battle formation"
   • ▪ an assemblage of rocks or series of strata having some common characteristic.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin formatio(n-), from formare ‘to form’ (see form).

   Derivatives

   • 1. formational adjective

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFORMATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the process by which something comes into existence or begins to have a particular order or shape: [ U ] They called for the formation of a committee to investigate corruption.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › formationFormation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FORMATION is an act of giving form or shape to something or of taking form : development. How to use formation in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORMATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. the act of giving or taking form, shape, or existence 2. something that is formed 3. the manner in which.... Click for more definitions.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › formationFormation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A formation is an arrangement of people or things. Planes flying in formation make a deliberate, specific pattern in the sky. Some formations are on purpose, or deliberate — like military troops marching in formation or a cheerleading squad arranging itself in formation.

6. www.definitions.net › definition › formationWhat does formation mean? - Definitions.net

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   Formation is a term that can be defined in several ways depending on the context: 1. In a broad sense, formation refers to the act of shaping or developing something or someone, often in a particular arrangement or pattern.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFORMATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FORMATION meaning: 1. the way something is naturally made or the way it has been arranged: 2. the development of…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishformation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of formation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › formationFORMATION Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Formation definition: the act or process of forming or the state of being formed. See examples of FORMATION used in a sentence.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › formation_nformation, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun formation. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. formation has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › formationFormation - definition of formation by The Free Dictionary

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    1. The act or process of forming something or of taking form. 2. Something formed: beautiful cloud formations. 3. The manner or style in which something is formed; structure: the distinctive formation of the human eye. 4. A specified arrangement or deployment, as of aircraft, troops, or players on a sports team. 5.