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The definition of formulate is to create a strategy or come up with a plan or idea, or to express an idea in a clear, concise way.

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When you come up with a plan to solve a problem in your local schools, this is an example of a time when you formulate a plan.
When a chemical reaction is simple enough to be written out in a basic chemical equation, this is an example of a time when you formulate the reaction.

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transitive verb formulated, formulating

to express in or reduce to a formula
to express (a theory, plan, etc.) in a systematic way
to work out or form in one's mind; devise, develop, contrive, etc.

Related Forms:

formulation noun
formulator noun

See formulate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb for·mu·lat·ed, for·mu·lat·ing, for·mu·lates

a. To state as or reduce to a formula.
b. To express in systematic terms or concepts.
c. To devise or invent: formulate strategy.
To prepare according to a specified formula.

Related Forms:

forˌmu·laˈtion noun

forˈmu·laˌtor noun

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