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formulate

verbgeneral usecommon/fuɾmuˈlaɾ/for·mu·lar

Definition

1

To express something clearly and systematically, usually in words or symbols.

Usage examples

The student managed to formulate a very clear answer.
Scientists are trying to formulate a new theory to explain the phenomenon.

Common combinations

formulate a questionformulate a theoryformulate a lawformulate a hypothesis