Formulate
verb
To create or put together something, especially carefully or with a plan.
Our team was asked to formulate a proposal for the new project
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- formulate a plan
- formulate a strategy
verb
To express something in a systematic way.
He formulated his argument in clear, concise language
Often appears as...
- formulate an argument
- formulate a hypothesis
verb
To make or prepare something, especially by mixing different things.
The drug was formulated to treat high blood pressure
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- formulate a medicine
- formulate a drug
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Technical
verb
To create something for a particular purpose or according to a particular plan.
The company has formulated a new strategy to increase sales
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- formulate business plan
- formulate marketing strategies
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Business
verb
To create or put together something, especially carefully or with a plan.
Our team was asked to formulate a proposal for the new project
Often appears as...
- formulate a plan
- formulate a strategy
verb
To express something in a systematic way.
He formulated his argument in clear, concise language
Often appears as...
- formulate an argument
- formulate a hypothesis
verb
To make or prepare something, especially by mixing different things.
The drug was formulated to treat high blood pressure
Often appears as...
- formulate a medicine
- formulate a drug
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To create something for a particular purpose or according to a particular plan.
The company has formulated a new strategy to increase sales
Often appears as...
- formulate business plan
- formulate marketing strategies
Usage tips
Business
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Careful Planning
Use 'formulate' when referring to a methodical and detailed process of developing something.
The chef took weeks to formulate the perfect recipe.
Pro Tip 2/2Idea to Action
'Formulate' often implies turning abstract thoughts into a concrete plan or product.
She formulated her vision into a successful initiative.
Pro Tip 1/2Careful Planning
Use 'formulate' when referring to a methodical and detailed process of developing something.
The chef took weeks to formulate the perfect recipe.
Pro Tip 2/2Idea to Action
'Formulate' often implies turning abstract thoughts into a concrete plan or product.
She formulated her vision into a successful initiative.
Pro Tip 1/2Careful Planning
Use 'formulate' when referring to a methodical and detailed process of developing something.
The chef took weeks to formulate the perfect recipe.
Pro Tip 2/2Idea to Action
'Formulate' often implies turning abstract thoughts into a concrete plan or product.
She formulated her vision into a successful initiative.
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Why do we dream? - Amy...
We dream to solve problems. Unconstrained by reality and the rules of conventional logic, in your dreams, your mind can create limitless scenarios to help you grasp problems and formulate solutions that you may not consider while awake.
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I felt that funeral in my brain, and I sat next to the colossus at the edge of the world, and I have discovered something inside of myself that I would have to call a soul that I had never formulated until that day 20 years ago
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This trial and error approach became the scientific method, the basis of all modern medicine. Observe, experiment, formulate a hypothesis, and then test it again and again until it's
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How to bring classical...
second audience engagement was a much more important concept in this meant that orchestras should no longer hold audiences at arm's length rather welcome them into the classical music experience and towards that end I formulated something that I call to I conduct and this was simply the goal of
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Einstein's miracle year...
if it was the speed of light that remained constant, regardless of reference frame, while both time and space were relative to the observer. It took Einstein only a few weeks to work out the details and formulate what came to be known as special relativity.
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5 tips to improve your...
that may help you solve any number of problems. formulate your question. In other words, know what you're looking for. This isn't always as straightforward as it sounds. For example, if you're deciding whether to try out the newest diet craze,
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Why do we dream? - Amy...
We dream to solve problems. Unconstrained by reality and the rules of conventional logic, in your dreams, your mind can create limitless scenarios to help you grasp problems and formulate solutions that you may not consider while awake.
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Depression, the secret...
I felt that funeral in my brain, and I sat next to the colossus at the edge of the world, and I have discovered something inside of myself that I would have to call a soul that I had never formulated until that day 20 years ago
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The Origin of the...
This trial and error approach became the scientific method, the basis of all modern medicine. Observe, experiment, formulate a hypothesis, and then test it again and again until it's
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She can map her world in three dimensions and formulate a plan of attack. She can have an idea.
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she can map her world in three dimensions and formulate a plan of attack she can have an idea
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Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
she can map her world in three dimensions and formulate a plan of attack she can have an idea
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she can map her world in three dimensions and formulate a plan of attack she can have an idea
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Kresley Cole
American Novelist
One of my favorite things to do is formulate powers for a character, then come up with their corresponding weaknesses and liabilities. And I delight in world-building: melding the supernatural with the natural, then tweaking and polishing until it feels organic.
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Li Peng
Chinese Public Servant
We support every effort to combat international terrorism through the formulation of international conventions and hope that the international community will take further steps to improve the anti-terrorism international legal framework.
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Timothy Geithner
American Public Servant
As financial markets continue to broaden and deepen, the behavior of asset prices will play an important role in the formulation of monetary policy going forward, perhaps a more important role than in the past.
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Kim Weston
American Photographer
No matter how fast I could do it with the digital camera I don't think I would get the same thing out of it. The passion I have for formulating an idea stands alone. It is the important essence of what I do.
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Ron Kind
American Politician
The key to any successful plan is buy-in from the public, and what this process has demonstrated is the importance of including citizens in formulating a consensus plan that preserves our beautiful refuge.
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Sarah Parcak
American Scientist
I've found numerous things - settlements, temples, possible pyramids, forts, roads - the list goes on and on. I'm not as interested in the discoveries as the types of questions they help us formulate.
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Tom Stoppard
English Dramatist
You do know what's coming up when you're translating. I suppose the concentration, then, is on finding a formulation which is speakable and in character - and economical as well, actually.
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Grant Shapps
British Politician
We must formulate policies to allow everyone to have the same opportunities in life and fix our broken society too.
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Herbert Read
English Poet
A man of personality can formulate ideals, but only a man of character can achieve them.
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Kate Nash
English Musician
I formulate my style based on a range of influences from books to films and my moods.
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Kresley Cole
American Novelist
One of my favorite things to do is formulate powers for a character, then come up with their corresponding weaknesses and liabilities. And I delight in world-building: melding the supernatural with the natural, then tweaking and polishing until it feels organic.
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Li Peng
Chinese Public Servant
We support every effort to combat international terrorism through the formulation of international conventions and hope that the international community will take further steps to improve the anti-terrorism international legal framework.
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Timothy Geithner
American Public Servant
As financial markets continue to broaden and deepen, the behavior of asset prices will play an important role in the formulation of monetary policy going forward, perhaps a more important role than in the past.
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Kim Weston
American Photographer
No matter how fast I could do it with the digital camera I don't think I would get the same thing out of it. The passion I have for formulating an idea stands alone. It is the important essence of what I do.
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Ron Kind
American Politician
The key to any successful plan is buy-in from the public, and what this process has demonstrated is the importance of including citizens in formulating a consensus plan that preserves our beautiful refuge.
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Sarah Parcak
American Scientist
I've found numerous things - settlements, temples, possible pyramids, forts, roads - the list goes on and on. I'm not as interested in the discoveries as the types of questions they help us formulate.
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Tom Stoppard
English Dramatist
You do know what's coming up when you're translating. I suppose the concentration, then, is on finding a formulation which is speakable and in character - and economical as well, actually.
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Grant Shapps
British Politician
We must formulate policies to allow everyone to have the same opportunities in life and fix our broken society too.
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Herbert Read
English Poet
A man of personality can formulate ideals, but only a man of character can achieve them.
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Kate Nash
English Musician
I formulate my style based on a range of influences from books to films and my moods.
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