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B2
Pronunciation
/fə(ɹ).ˈmeɪ.ʃən/
/fɔɹ.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something possessing structure or form.

2 Definition

The act of assembling a group or structure.

3 Definition

The process during which something comes into being and gains its characteristics.

4 Definition

A rock or face of a mountain.

5 Definition

A grouping of military units or smaller formations under a command, such as a brigade, division, wing, etc.

Synonyms
battle group brigade group combat team task force
6 Definition

An arrangement of moving troops, ships, or aircraft, such as a wedge, line abreast, or echelon. Often "in formation".

Synonyms
battle formation tactical formation
7 Definition

An arrangement of players designed to facilitate certain plays.

8 Definition

The process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation.

9 Definition

A structure made of two categories, two functors from the first to the second category, and a transformation from one of the functors to the other.