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Formation may refer to:
Linguistics
Mathematics and science
Cave formation or speleothem, a secondary mineral deposit formed in a cave
Class formation , a topological group acting on a module satisfying certain conditions
Formation (group theory) , a class of groups that is closed under some operations
Formation constant , an equilibrium constant for the formation of a complex in solution
Formation enthalpy , standard heat of formation of a compound
Formation (group theory) , a class of groups
Formation (geology) , a formally named rock stratum or geological unit
Formation of rocks , how rocks are formed
Formation and evolution of the Solar System , history of the Solar System
Rock formation , an isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface rock outcrop
Vegetation formation, a concept used to classify vegetation communities
Military
Ceremonial formation of military personnel
Formation flying , the disciplined flight of two or more aircraft under the command of a flight leader
Formation (military) , a high-level military organization
Tactical formation , the arrangement or deployment of moving military forces
Formation, an element in
order of battle as a formal assembly of military personnel usually to receive the course of actions (operation order) or get deployed to operations
Formation may be tactical or ceremonial
Music
Religion
Sports
Writing
Other
Contract formation in law; an offer, acceptance, consideration, and a mutual intent to be bound
Formation 8 , an American venture capital firm in San Francisco, California
Formation level , the native material underneath a constructed road, pavement or railway
Formation of a coalition government, led by a
formateur
Formation water , water that is produced as a byproduct during oil and gas production
Government formation in a parliamentary system
Formations, imprint of
Ohio State University Press
See also
Topics referred to by the same term