Formulierung

Formulierung is a German noun meaning the act of formulating or the specific wording of a statement, text, proposal, or policy; in some contexts it also denotes the composition or recipe of a product, i.e., a formulation. The English cognate is formulation. The term is used across several fields to describe how ideas are expressed or how substances are prepared.

Etymology: From Late Latin formulare via German, where it highlights the process of shaping content or material into a defined form.

In language and writing, a formulation refers to the chosen words, phrase structure, tone, and register used to convey meaning. It covers the formulation of hypotheses, arguments, recommendations, or policy statements, and can affect clarity, persuasiveness, and neutrality.

In science and industry, formulation denotes the composition and preparation of a product, such as a pharmaceutical, chemical, or cosmetic formulation. This includes active ingredients, inactive ingredients, dosage form, stability, and regulatory compliance.

In law and standards, precise formulations are critical to define obligations, rights, and procedures, while boilerplate formulations provide consistent language across documents.

See also: Formulation (English); wording; phrasing; specification; standard form.