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Meaning of
formation
in English
formation
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Plural
formations
Definitions
Noun
assembling
a
group
or
structure
;
creating
order
something
with
structure
or
form
;
organized
entity
process
of
gaining
characteristics
;
coming
into
being
The
company's
formation
involved
several
key
investors
.
military
unit
grouping
;
command
structure
The
army's
formation
included
three
divisions
and
a
headquarters
unit
.
a
layer
of
rock
with
shared
origin
The
geologist
studied
the
formation
of
fossils
in
the
sedimentary
rock
.
a
tactical
arrangement
of
troops
or
vehicles
;
for
battle
or
maneuver
The
general
ordered
a
new
formation
of
tanks
to
outflank
the
enemy
.
a
strategic
positioning
of
players
;
to
execute
specific
plays
The
coach
designed
a
unique
formation
for
the
soccer
team
to
confuse
their
opponents
.
Compounds / Phrases
battle formation
tactical formation
cave formation
