Formulating Meaning in English
word · lemma: formulate
Definition
Creating or developing a plan, idea, or solution in a careful or systematic way.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or technical contexts like science, business, or policy ('formulating a strategy', 'formulating a hypothesis'). Implies careful thought and planning, not just casual idea-making. Commonly paired with 'plan', 'strategy', 'solution', and 'question'.
Spanish: formular - elaborarPortuguese (BR): formular - elaborarPortuguese (PT): formular - elaborarChinese (Simplified): 制定 - 构思Chinese (Traditional): 制定 - 構思Hindi: गठन करना - तैयार करनाArabic: صياغة - وضعBengali: প্রণয়ন করা - গঠন করা - পরিকল্পনা করাRussian: формулирование - разрабатывание (плана)Japanese: 策定する - 立案するVietnamese: xây dựng - hình thành - soạn thảoKorean: 수립하다 - 마련하다 - 공식적으로 만들다Turkish: formüle etmek - oluşturmak - geliştirmekUrdu: مرتب کرنا - وضع کرنا (منصوبہ، حکمت عملی وغیرہ)Indonesian: merumuskan - menyusun - membentuk
Example Sentences
She is formulating a new plan for the project.
basic
The scientist is formulating a hypothesis.
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They spent hours formulating a solution to the problem.
basic
While formulating my answer, I realized I needed more information.
natural
We're still formulating the details, so nothing's final yet.
natural
He’s been formulating his business strategy all week.
natural