formulated
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Devised or developed according to an orderly, systematic plan: Describes something (like an idea, plan, or product) that has been carefully thought out, structured, and expressed in a clear, definite way.
- Expressed in a precise or definite form: Indicates that thoughts, theories, or policies have been articulated clearly and methodically.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The scientist presented a formulated hypothesis based on years of research.
- The company's formulated strategy for market entry was detailed and convincing.
- She gave a clear and formulated response to the complex question.
Advanced Usage
- "Well-formulated": Often used as a compound adjective (with a hyphen) to emphasize that something is particularly clearly and effectively planned or expressed.
- The committee's report was well-formulated and addressed all key concerns.
- Used in formal, academic, or professional contexts to describe plans, policies, arguments, or scientific theories that are the result of deliberate, structured thinking.
Variants and Related Words
- Formulate (verb): To create, devise, or express something systematically and precisely.
- It took months to formulate the new policy.
- Formulation (noun): The action of creating or the particular way in which something is expressed.
- The formulation of the peace treaty was a delicate process.
Synonyms
- Devised
- Articulated
- Systematized
- Framed
- Expressed
Antonyms
- Vague
- Unplanned
- Improvised
- Unformulated
Related Phrases
- Carefully formulated: Emphasizes the thoroughness and precision in the planning or expression.
- The ambassador delivered a carefully formulated statement.
- Newly formulated: Indicates something that has been recently developed or articulated.
- The team is testing a newly formulated vaccine.
Adjective
- devised; developed according to an orderly plan
- he had well formulated opinions on schooling