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formation

Definition

  • noun: the act of forming or creating something
  • noun: an act of giving form or shape to something or of taking form
  • often used after 'in'
  • synonyms: forming, shaping, structure

Examples

  • The team ran on the field and lined up 'in' a punt 'formation'.

  • The book explains the 'formation' of the planets.

  • the 'formation' [='development'] of new ideas

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Smile for me now, brother. - Strap on his armor. Conceal the wound. Maximus! Maximus! Maximus! Maximus! Ring formation! Ring formation! Off with his head, Maximus! - Aah! Maximus! Maximus! Maximus! Quintus, sword! (..)
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