26984 words

formulate

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
to develop all the details of a plan for doing something:

Examples:

to formulate a new plan
to formulate legislation
2
to create something, esp. by putting together different parts:

Examples:

The Administration said it was formulating a new policy for the Middle East.
New drugs are being formulated to combat malaria.
3
to develop all the details of something:

Examples:

formulate a plan/strategy/response Lawyers have advised him not to comment because the firm is formulating a response.

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