Formation
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
- US IPA: /fɔr.meɪ.ʃən/
- UK IPA: /fə(r).meɪ.ʃən/
- Hyphenation: for + ma + tion
Origin
From Old French formacion, from Latin formatio, from formare ("to form"); see form as verb.
Full definition of formation
Noun
formation
(plural formations)- Something possessing structure or form.
- The act of assembling a group or structure.
- (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".
- The process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation.
Related terms
Synonyms
- (military grouping of units) battle group, brigade group, task force, combat team
- (military arrangement of forces) tactical formation, battle formation