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[ English

[ Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

[ Noun

formation (plural formations)

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

[ Synonyms

• (military grouping of units): battle group, brigade group, task force, combat team
• (military arrangement of forces): tactical formation, battle formation

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