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formation [fɔ:'meɪʃ(ə)n] n
gen. formigo; formo
geological, military formation [fɔ:'meɪʃ(ə)n] n
gen. formacio
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formation [fɔ:'meɪʃ(ə)n] abbr.
abbr., geol. earth formation (MichaelBurov); geologic formation (MichaelBurov); subsurface formation (MichaelBurov)
abbr., oil fm
abbr., polym. f
geol. Fm (MichaelBurov)
mil., abbr. fmn; form; formn; frmn
mil., logist. An ordered arrangement of troops and/or vehicles for a specific purpose; An ordered arrangement of two or more ships, units, or aircraft proceeding together under a commander; Organized part of a unit or group of units; Distribution of the elements of a unit on the ground. In French, pertains only to small units. Related term: disposition. (FRA); Any existing or newly-organized unit, tactical formation or major formation. Some formations are temporary, for instance march serials, teams, etc. (UKR/NATO); Element of the Army, identified according to its specific characteristics and of its mission, buildup conditions, attachment, or stationing particularities. (FRA)
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