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   For·mu·late

   /ˈfôrmyəˌlāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. create or devise methodically (a strategy or a proposal): "economists and statisticians were needed to help formulate economic policy" Similar draw upput togetherwork outmap outplanprepareget readycomposeproduceconstructmakedevelopcontrivehatchdevisethink upconceivecreateframelayinventoriginatecoindesignwrite outwrite downput in writingput down (on paper)draft
   • ▪ express (an idea) in a concise or systematic way: "the argument is sufficiently clear that it can be formulated mathematically" Similar expressarticulateput into wordsutterstatesayverbalizewordphraserenderframecouchvoicegive voice togive form togive expression toconveycommunicateput across/overget across/overspecifydefineparticularizeitemizedetailindicatedesignatesystematize

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from formula + -ate3, on the pattern of French formuler, from medieval Latin formulare.

   Derivatives

   • 1. formulator noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFORMULATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Add to word list. C2. to develop all the details of a plan for doing something: to formulate a new plan. to formulate legislation. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Planning, expecting and arranging. accidentally. accidentally on purpose idiom.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORMULATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 26, 2024 · to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically. He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory. 2. to devise or develop, as a method, system, etc. 3. to reduce to or express in a formula. SYNONYMS 1. articulate, frame, compose, define, specify.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › formulateFormulate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   verb. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort. synonyms: contrive, devise, excogitate, forge, invent. see more. verb. put into words or an expression. “He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees” synonyms: articulate, give voice, phrase, word. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Formulate."

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionformulate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   to create or prepare something carefully, giving particular attention to the details. The compost is specially formulated for pot plants. formulate something to do something This new kitchen cleaner is formulated to cut through grease and dirt. formulate something to express your ideas in carefully chosen words.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › formulateformulate | meaning of formulate in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   From Longman Business Dictionary for‧mu‧late /ˈfɔːmjəleɪtˈfɔːrm-/ verb formulate a plan/policy/strategy etc to decide on a plan or a way of doing something and work out in detail how it should be done The company has hired a financial adviser to assist in formulating a growth strategy.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFORMULATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to develop all the details of a plan for doing something: They formulated a plan to save the company. formulate verb [T] (SAY) to say what you think or feel after thinking carefully: to formulate an answer / reply. formulation. noun [ C, U ] uk / ˌfɔːmjəˈleɪʃ ə n / us.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › formulateFORMULATE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   Formulate definition: to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically. See examples of FORMULATE used in a sentence.