formation
for|ma|tion /fɔːrm'eɪʃən/ (formations)
1 [N-UNCOUNT] with supp, usu the N of n
The formation of something is the starting or creation of it.
...the formation of a new government.
= creation
2 [N-UNCOUNT] with supp
The formation of an idea, habit, relationship, or character is the process of developing and establishing it.
My profession had an important influence in the formation of my character and temperament.
= development
3 [N-COUNT] also a N, usu in N
If people or things are in formation, they are arranged in a particular pattern as they move.
He was flying in formation with seven other jets...
4 [N-COUNT] n N
A rock or cloud formation is rock or cloud of a particular shape or structure.
...a vast rock formation shaped like a pillar...
Enormous cloud formations formed a purple mass.
1 [N-UNCOUNT] with supp, usu the N of n
The formation of something is the starting or creation of it.
...the formation of a new government.
= creation
2 [N-UNCOUNT] with supp
The formation of an idea, habit, relationship, or character is the process of developing and establishing it.
My profession had an important influence in the formation of my character and temperament.
= development
3 [N-COUNT] also a N, usu in N
If people or things are in formation, they are arranged in a particular pattern as they move.
He was flying in formation with seven other jets...
4 [N-COUNT] n N
A rock or cloud formation is rock or cloud of a particular shape or structure.
...a vast rock formation shaped like a pillar...
Enormous cloud formations formed a purple mass.