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Formation vs Molding - What's the difference?

formation | molding |

As nouns the difference between formation and molding

is that formation is something possessing structure or form while molding is the act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.

formation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something possessing structure or form.
  • The act of assembling a group or structure.
  • (geology) A rock or face of a mountain.
  • (military) A grouping of military units or smaller formations under a command, such as a brigade, division, wing, etc.
  • (military) An arrangement of moving troops, ships, or aircraft, such as a wedge, line abreast, or echelon. Often "in formation".
  • The process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation.

    • Related terms

    * form

    Synonyms

    * (military grouping of units) battle group, brigade group, task force, combat team * (military arrangement of forces) tactical formation, battle formation

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    molding

    English

    Alternative forms

    * moulding (mainly UK)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.
  • Anything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal.
  • (architecture) A plane, or curved, narrow surface, either sunk or projecting, used for decoration by means of the lights and shades upon its surface and to conceal joints, especially between unlike materials.
  • (woodwork) A planing machine for making moldings.
  • (founding) A machine to assist in making molds for castings.
  • (milling) A mill for shaping timber.
  • (founding) A kind of sand containing clay, used in making molds.