formulació

Formulació is the Catalan term for formulation, the act or result of creating a precise expression, plan, or mixture. In English, formulation has similar breadth, referring to both the process of devising something as a formula and the resulting product.

In science and industry, formulation refers to the composition and method for preparing a product. A chemical or pharmaceutical formulation specifies the active ingredient, carriers or excipients, stabilizers, preservatives, and packaging, as well as manufacturing instructions and quality controls. The goal is to achieve the desired performance, stability, safety, and reproducibility.

In mathematics and logic, formulation denotes expressing a problem or theory in precise terms via equations, variables, and constraints. In policy and program development, formulation refers to defining goals, selecting strategies, and outlining actions to achieve outcomes, including assumptions, resources, and evaluation criteria.

In practice, formulation requires documentation, standardization, and regulatory compliance, with revisions as new data emerge. Regional usage distinguishes fields; in Catalan-speaking contexts, formulació commonly appears in pharmacy, chemistry, and research planning.

The term derives from Latin formula and is related to the English word formulation; it underscores the connection between expressing ideas, creating mixtures, and organizing steps into repeatable processes.