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| for·ma·tion [ fawr máysh'n ] (plural for·ma·tions) |
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1. development: the process by which something develops or takes a particular shape
  a strong influence on the formation of her character
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2. creation: the process of creating something or coming into existence
the formation of a bipartisan legislative committee
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3. shape of something: the shape or structure that something develops into
interesting cloud formations
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4. formal pattern: the pattern into which a number of people or things is arranged
Twelve planes flew past in formation.
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5. geology rock unit: a unit of rock consisting of a succession of strata or an igneous intrusion
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| for·ma·tion·al adjective |
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