FORMATION definition: the act or process of forming or the state of being formed. See examples of formation used in a sentence.
for ma tion (fôr mā′ shən), n. the act or process of forming or the state of being formed: the formation of ice. formal structure or arrangement. any required assembling of the soldiers of a unit. a body of rocks classed as a stratigraphic unit for geologic mapping. Cf. member (def. 8).
The meaning of FORMATION is an act of giving form or shape to something or of taking form : development. How to use formation in a sentence.
FORMATION meaning: 1. the way something is naturally made or the way it has been arranged: 2. the development of…. Learn more.
formation 1. An ordered arrangement of troops and/or vehicles for a specific purpose. 2. An ordered arrangement of two or more ships, units, or aircraft proceeding together under a commander.
Definition of formation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A formation is an arrangement of people or things. Planes flying in formation make a deliberate, specific pattern in the sky. Some formations are on purpose, or deliberate — like military troops marching in formation or a cheerleading squad arranging itself in formation.
formation: The act or process of forming something or of taking form.
Over a broad region, the color of a formation may change. (military) An arrangement of moving troops, ships, or aircraft, such as a wedge, line abreast, or echelon. Often "in formation".