formulate

英 ['fɔːmjʊleɪt] 美['fɔrmjə'let]

• vt. 规划；用公式表示；明确地表达

1. elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses;

"Could you develop the ideas in your thesis"

2. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or priciple) after a mental effort;

"excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"

3. put into words or an expression;

"He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"

4. prepare according to a formula