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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