Formulation (noun)

1. The act or process of formulating something, typically a plan, idea, or theory.
2. A particular way in which something is formulated or expressed.
3. A substance or mixture made by compounding ingredients together, typically for a specific purpose.

Origin:

From latin formulatio, from formulatus, perfect passive participle of formulare, from formula.

Examples:

1. The formulation of the new drug took several years.
2. He improved the formulation of the vaccine.
3. The formulation of the theory was based on extensive research.
4. This is a new formulation of an old idea.
5. The formulation of the plan was met with some resistance.