# Formation

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'''Formation''' may refer to:
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==Linguistics==
* [Back-formation](/source/Back-formation), the process of creating a new lexeme by removing or affixes
* [Word  formation](/source/Word_formation), the creation of a new word by adding affixes

==Mathematics and science==
* [Cave formation](/source/Cave_formation) or speleothem, a secondary mineral deposit formed in a cave
* [Class formation](/source/Class_formation), a topological group acting on a module satisfying certain conditions
* [Formation (group theory)](/source/Formation_(group_theory)), a class of groups that is closed under some operations
* [Formation constant](/source/Formation_constant), an equilibrium constant for the formation of a complex in solution
* [Formation enthalpy](/source/Formation_enthalpy), standard heat of formation of a compound
* [Formation (geology)](/source/Formation_(geology)), a formally named rock stratum or geological unit
* [Formation of rocks](/source/Formation_of_rocks), how rocks are formed
* [Formation and evolution of the Solar System](/source/Formation_and_evolution_of_the_Solar_System), history of the Solar System
* [Rock formation](/source/Rock_formation), an isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface rock outcrop
* [Vegetation](/source/Vegetation) formation, a concept used to classify vegetation communities

==Technology==
* [Formation level](/source/Formation_level), the native material underneath a constructed road, pavement or railway
*[Formation (Li-ion battery)](/source/Formation_(Li-ion_battery)), a process step in the manufacture of Li-ion batteries necessary for long cell life<!-- where the Solid Electrolyte Interface (SEI) is formed, during the first one or several charge cycles of a new battery cell -->
* [Formation water](/source/Formation_water), water that is produced as a byproduct during oil and gas production

==Military==
* [Formation flying](/source/Formation_flying), the disciplined flight of two or more aircraft under the command of a flight leader
* [Formation (military)](/source/Formation_(military)), a high-level military organization
* [Tactical formation](/source/Tactical_formation), the arrangement or deployment of moving military forces
* Formation, an element in [order of battle](/source/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==
* [Formation Records](/source/Formation_Records), a record label headed by DJ SS
* ["Formation" (song)](/source/Formation_(song)), a song by American singer Beyoncé on her 2016 album ''Lemonade''
* [The Formation World Tour](/source/The_Formation_World_Tour), concert tour by Beyoncé for her album ''Lemonade''

==Religion==
* Formations or ''[saṅkhāra](/source/sa%E1%B9%85kh%C4%81ra)'', an important Buddhist concept
* [Formation in the Catholic Church](/source/Formation_in_the_Catholic_Church), the personal preparation that the Catholic Church offers to people with a defined mission

==Sports==
* [Formation (association football)](/source/Formation_(association_football)), how team players are positioned on the pitch
* [Formation (American football)](/source/Formation_(American_football)), the positions in which players line up before the start of a down
* [Formation (bandy)](/source/Formation_(bandy)), how the players are positioned on the rink
* [Formation dance](/source/Formation_dance), a style of ballroom dancing
* [Formation finish](/source/Formation_finish), a staged motor-race finish in which multiple vehicles of the same team cross the finish line together

==Writing==
* [''Formation'' (book)](/source/Formation_(book)), a bildungsroman by Brad Mehldau

==Other==
* [Contract formation](/source/Contract_formation) in law; an offer, acceptance, consideration, and a mutual intent to be bound
* [Formation 8](/source/Formation_8), an American venture capital firm in San Francisco, California
* Formation of a coalition government, led by a [formateur](/source/formateur)
* [Government formation](/source/Government_formation) in a parliamentary system
* Formations, imprint of [Ohio State University Press](/source/Ohio_State_University_Press)

==See also==
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* [4mations](/source/4mations), defunct video hosting website 
* [Form (disambiguation)](/source/Form_(disambiguation))

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