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formulation

formulation

14 6.0
The process of making a clear plan or idea
  • noun
  • /ˌfɔrmjʊˈleɪʃən/
translation icon : 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
38 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
18 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
12 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
devising
vsformulation
2 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
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

Antonyms

7 3.8

A lack of order or system that makes things untidy

How Developed

formulation
14 6.0
plan
1.0
draft
  • Specialized
245 3.7
outline
59 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.