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Look up: formation


  1. Formation
    a group of communities in a single region or continent with similar physiognomy (structure) and related climatic and environmental conditions. One of several regional or continental expressions of a given biome.
    Found op http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/glossary.html

  2. Formation
    1) A freefall skydiving formation of more than one jumper. 2) A flight of more than one jump plane
    Found op http://www.dropzone.com/safety/resources/handbook/gloss2.shtml

  3. Formation
    A formation is a group of beds used in stratigraphy. This is the smallest unit on a geological map. Formations are grouped together into a group. See also Member.
    Found op http://www.geologyrocks.co.uk/glossary/letter/m

  4. formation
    [n] - natural process that causes something to form 2. [n] - an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit 3. [n] - a particular spatial arrangement 4. [n] - creation by mental activity 5. [n] - the fabrication of something in a particular shape
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=formation

  5. Formation
    A rock / mineral deposit or structure covering an area with the same physical properties. The formation will be of homogeneous origin and appearance.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  6. formation
    a bed or deposit composed throughout of substantially the same kind of rock; often a lithologic unit. Each formation is given a name, frequently as a result of the study of the formation outcrop at the surface and sometimes based on fossils found in the formation.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  7. formation
    formation reaction. A reaction that forms one mole of a compound from its elements in their most stable forms. For example, the formation reaction for water is H2(g) + ½O2 H2O().
    Found op http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/glossary/f.shtml

  8. Formation
    The uniformity of fibers in a sheet of paper. For example, paper with fine formation has evenly dispersed fibers, and will be smoother and more uniform than a paper with uneven formation. The tighter the fibers are bound, the more uniform the surface, and the better the printed sheet usually looks. ...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20829

  9. Formation
    Electrochemical processing of a cell electrode(or plate) between manufacturing and first discharge, which transforms the active material into its useable form.
    Found op http://www.mpoweruk.com/glossary.htm

  10. formation
    a unit of rock;
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  11. Formation
    For·ma'tion (fŏr*mā'shŭn) noun [ Latin formatio : confer French formation .] 1. The act of giving form or shape to anything; a forming; a shaping. Beattie. 2. The manner in which a thing is for...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/F/64

  12. formation
    1. The act of giving form or shape to anything; a forming; a shaping. ... 2. The manner in which a thing is formed; structure; construction; conformation; form; as, the peculiar formation of the heart. ... 3. A substance formed or deposited. ... 4. <geology> Mineral deposits and rock masses de...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?formation



  1. formation
    shaping noun the fabrication of something in a particular shape
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=formation

  2. formation
    noun a particular spatial arrangement
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=formation

  3. formation
    noun an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit; `a defensive formation`; `a formation of planes`
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=formation

  4. formation
    (for-ma´shәn) the process of giving shape or form; the creation of an entity or of a structure of definite shape. a structure of definite shape. compromise formation in psychoanalysis a substituted idea or act representing and permitting partial expression of a repress...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

  5. Formation
    • (n.) The act of giving form or shape to anything; a forming; a shaping. • (n.) The manner in which a thing is formed; structure; construction; conformation; form; as, the peculiar formation of the heart. • (n.) The arrangement of a body of troops, as in a square, column, etc. •...
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/formation/

  6. formation
    (from the article `tactics`) The word tactics originates in the Greek taxis, meaning order, arrangement, or disposition—including the kind of disposition in which armed ... ...when they were retained by obtuse commanders, merely led to horrific casualties such as those suffered in Pickett`s Cha...
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/f/47

  7. Formation
    [American football] A formation in American football refers to the position players line up in before the start of a down. There are both offensive and defensive formations and there are many formations in both categories. ==Offense== At the highest level of play in the NFL and NCAA, the one...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formation_(American_football)

  8. Formation
    [stratigraphy] A formation or geological formation is the fundamental unit of lithostratigraphy. A formation consists of a certain number of rock strata that have a comparable lithology, facies or other similar properties. Formations are not defined on the thickness of the rock strata they c...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formation_(stratigraphy)

  9. Formation
    [association football] In association football, the formation describes how the players in a team are positioned on the pitch. Different formations can be used depending on whether a team wishes to play more attacking or defensive football. Formations are used in both professional and amateu...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formation_(association_football)

  10. Formation
    Any assemblage of rocks which have some character in common, whether of origin, age, or composition. Often, the word is loosely used to indicate anything that has been formed or brought into its present shape.
    Found op http://www.coaleducation.org/glossary.htm

  11. formation
    1. an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
    2. a particular arrangement
    3. the fabrication of something in a particular shape
    4. the act of forming something
    5. the geological features of the earth
    6. natural process that causes something to form
    7. creation by mental activity

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  12. Formation
    the arrangement into positions of players on the field; for example, a 4-3-3 formation places 4 defenders, 3 midfielders and 3 forwards on the field.
    Found op http://www.firstbasesports.com/soccer_glossary.html

  13. formation
    the arrangement of players on a team prior to the ostensible beginning of a play.
    Found op http://www.instantactionsports.com/sportsbook/arena-football/arena-football

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