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Formation (Noun)

Meaning¹

The act of fabricating something in a particular shape.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

Shaping

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Form (verb)

Meaning²

Creation by mental activity; "the formation of sentences"; "the formation of memories".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

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Form (verb)

Meaning³

The act of forming or establishing something; "the constitution of a PTA group last year"; "it was the establishment of his reputation"; "he still remembers the organization of the club".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

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Form (verb)

Meaning⁴

An arrangement of people or things acting as a unit; "a defensive formation"; "a formation of planes".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

The team's coach carefully planned the defensive formation to counter the opposing team's strong offense.
The dancers took their positions, assuming a precise formation on the stage.
A dramatic formation of rocks jutted out of the cliff face, rising hundreds of feet into the air.
The fighter jets flew in tight formation, performing a series of intricate maneuvers.
The marching band marched onto the field in perfect formation, their uniforms a sea of color and precision.