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Word: formation (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • geology A rock or face of a mountain.
  • military A grouping of military units or smaller formations under a command, such as a brigade, division, wing, etc.
  • military An arrangement of moving troops, ships, or aircraft, such as a wedge, line abreast, or echelon. Often "in formation".
  • Something possessing structure or form.
  • The act of assembling a group or structure.
  • The process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation.

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