formation
//fɔːˈmeɪʃən//
Noun
formationSingular
formationsPlural
1
The action or process of forming or creating something.
The formation of new cells is essential for growth.
2
A structure or arrangement of something, especially a particular arrangement of troops, aircraft, or ships.
The aircraft flew in a tight formation across the sky.
3
A rock or geological structure with distinctive characteristics.
The geologists studied the ancient rock formation in the canyon.