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formulation

formulation

7 6.0
The process of making a clear plan or idea
  • noun
  • /ˌfɔrmjʊˈleɪʃən/
: elaboración
  • His formulation of the problem helped everyone understand the issue more clearly.
  • policy formulation
  • problem formulation
  • formulation process

So sentience or maybe the more basic formulation of that is consciousness.

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Examples

  • My challenge to this particular formulation lies in the word 'leave.'

    Academic text (2017)
  • While Indian authorities consider U.S. pressure in their formulation of policy, energy security is equally important.

    Academic text (2008)
  • And this kind of a formulation of them was completely unique.

  • That is the first and most general formulation of his principle.

  • So in principle, we have a precise mathematical formulation we can work with.

  • Liberty plays another role in Mill's formulation, besides serving as an aspect of utility.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Jenkins' assessment and formulation of his problems took place over two appointment sessions.

    Academic text (2012)
  • In the novel, each character represents a new formulation of trans and queer identities.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Key cognitive strategies include: problem formulation, research, interpretation, communication, and precision and accuracy.

    Academic text (2012)
  • As one composes a speech, she likens language to the formulation of identity.

Synonyms

framing
vsformulation
16 4.9

Presenting information in a way that affects how people understand it

is the neutral creation and clear expression of ideas not aiming to influence
construction
vsformulation
14 4.8

A way of explaining the meaning of words or texts

is the deliberate development and clear expression of ideas not only interpretation
specification
vsformulation
8 4.4

Giving clear details so others understand

is broader developing and explaining the main idea rather than listing details
conceptualization
vsformulation
  • Specialized
5 7.5

Forming a clear idea of something in your mind

is the process of creating and expressing that idea clearly for others
crystallization
vsformulation
  • US
1 6.2

A process in which an idea or plan becomes clear and fixed

is the active process of creating and expressing ideas clearly and systematically
devising
vsformulation
1 4.2

Careful planning to make a new idea or way to do something

focuses on developing and expressing ideas clearly rather than only planning

Antonyms

6 3.8

A lack of order or system that makes things untidy

How Developed

formulation
7 6.0
plan
∞ 1.0
draft
  • Specialized
223 3.7
outline
64 2.7
idea
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

formulation singular
formulations plural

Morphology

formulation = formulate (transparent) = form + ulate + ion

The noun directly names the act or process derived from the verb 'formulate' using the regular suffix '-ion'.

Etymology

Formulation comes from the idea form, meaning 'shape' or 'make'. To formulate an idea is to 'shape' it into a clear plan, so formulation is the act of creating and organising a thought or strategy.