<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) for·mu·lat·ed, for·mu·lat·ing. to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically: He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory.</li><li>Synonyms: specify, define, compose, frame, articulate.</li><li>to devise or develop, as a method, system, etc.</li><li>to reduce to or express in a formula.</li></ul>