formulated Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
    explicate; develop; formulate.
    • Could you develop the ideas in your thesis
  2. verb come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
    formulate; devise; contrive; invent; excogitate; forge.
    • excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
  3. verb put into words or an expression
    phrase; articulate; word; formulate; give voice.
    • He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees
  4. verb prepare according to a formula
    formulate.
  5. adjective satellite devised; developed according to an orderly plan
    • he had well formulated opinions on schooling

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