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formulating

 

[ ˈfɔːmjʊˌleɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication

Express (an idea) in a concise or systematic way.

Synonyms

articulate, express, phrase, word

Examples of usage

  • She was able to formulate her thoughts clearly in the meeting.
  • He struggled to formulate a response to the difficult question.
Context #2 | Verb

chemistry

Create or prepare methodically according to a particular formula.

Synonyms

compose, create, develop, prepare

Examples of usage

  • The scientist formulated a new theory based on the experimental results.
  • The company formulated a new product for the market.

Translations

Translations of the word "formulating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 formulação

🇮🇳 संकल्पना

🇩🇪 Formulierung

🇮🇩 merumuskan

🇺🇦 формулювання

🇵🇱 formułowanie

🇯🇵 定式化

🇫🇷 formulation

🇪🇸 formulación

🇹🇷 formülasyon

🇰🇷 정식화

🇸🇦 صياغة

🇨🇿 formulování

🇸🇰 formulácia

🇨🇳 制定

🇸🇮 formulacija

🇮🇸 mótun

🇰🇿 қалыптастыру

🇬🇪 ფორმულირება

🇦🇿 formalaşdırma

🇲🇽 formulación

Etymology

The word 'formulate' originated from the Latin word 'formulare', which means 'to form'. The term was first recorded in the early 19th century. Over time, 'formulate' has become widely used in various fields such as communication, science, and business, reflecting the importance of expressing ideas and creating methods in a structured manner.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,032, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.