formulate
Meaning: To create or prepare something methodically; to express an idea, plan, or theory in a clear and precise way.
Formulate implies careful, deliberate construction of ideas, plans, or strategies. It suggests a higher level of thought and precision than simply 'making' or 'creating.' Common collocations include 'formulate a plan,' 'formulate a hypothesis,' 'formulate a strategy,' and 'formulate a response.' The noun form is 'formulation.'
Examples
- The committee was tasked with formulating a new policy on data protection. 委员会被委任制定一项新的数据保护政策。El comité fue encargado de formular una nueva política de protección de datos.委員会はデータ保護に関する新しい方針を策定する任務を負った。위원회는 데이터 보호에 관한 새로운 정책을 수립하는 임무를 부여받았다.
- Einstein formulated his theory of general relativity in 1915. 爱因斯坦于1915年提出了广义相对论。Einstein formuló su teoría de la relatividad general en 1915.アインシュタインは1915年に一般相対性理論を定式化した。아인슈타인은 1915년에 일반 상대성 이론을 정립하였다.
- She took a moment to formulate her response before speaking. 她在开口之前花了一些时间来组织自己的回答。Se tomó un momento para formular su respuesta antes de hablar.彼女は話す前に少し時間をかけて回答を練った。그녀는 말하기 전에 잠시 시간을 들여 답변을 다듬었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin formulare (to set forth as a formula), from formula (a small pattern, model), diminutive of forma (form). Entered English in the 19th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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