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formulate
[ fawr-myuh-leyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically:
He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory.
Synonyms: specify, define, compose, frame, articulate
- to devise or develop, as a method, system, etc.
- to reduce to or express in a formula.
formulate
/ ˈfɔːmjʊˌleɪt /
verb
- to put into or express in systematic terms; express in or as if in a formula
- to devise
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Derived Forms
- ˈformuˌlator, noun
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Other Words From
- for·mu·la·ble [fawr, -my, uh, -l, uh, -b, uh, l], adjective
- formu·lation noun
- formu·lator noun
- nonfor·mu·lation noun
- pre·formu·late verb (used with object) preformulated preformulating
- prefor·mu·lation noun
- un·formu·lated adjective
- well-formu·lated adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of formulate1
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Example Sentences
There were wiki pages where users could jointly formulate and debate the rules.
After reading the script for this episode, did you formulate any theories about why the Terminans do what they do?
He asked Vice President Joe Biden to help formulate ways to curb gun violence.
It works with members of Congress and the Obama administration to formulate center-left progressive policies.
So yes, there was a change in that we applied those algorithms, or the results there-of, to formulate the "who"/"what" response.
He attempted to formulate some plans in his mind, and after a time it occurred to him that he should go back West to Gregory.
He even began to formulate plans by which he could lure the unsuspecting Peter Levine into telling what he knew.
Bristow did not have time or need to formulate an excuse for his presence before Mr. Fulton rushed up the steps to meet Maria.
It is hardly possible of course from a distance of 57 miles to formulate an accurate idea of a mountain's shape.
He toiled in the daytime to formulate his thoughts for the evening.
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