/ ˈfɔːmjuleɪt; NAmE ˈfɔːrm-/ verb
1.
to create or prepare sth carefully, giving particular attention to the details :
[ vn ]
to formulate a policy / theory / plan / proposal
The compost is specially formulated for pot plants.
[ vn to inf ]
This new kitchen cleaner is formulated to cut through grease and dirt.
2.
[ vn ] to express your ideas in carefully chosen words :
She has lots of good ideas, but she has difficulty formulating them.
► for·mu·la·tion / ˌfɔːmjuˈleɪʃn; NAmE ˌfɔːrm-/ noun [ U , C ]:
the formulation of new policies
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 19th cent.: from formula + -ate , on the pattern of French formuler , from medieval Latin formulare .