1. to create or develop something carefully and systematically
2. to express something clearly and precisely in words

Examples

• The scientists worked together to formulate a new theory.
• She needs time to formulate her response to the proposal.
• The committee will formulate a plan to address the budget crisis.
• He struggled to formulate his thoughts into words.
• The company formulated a new marketing strategy.
• Let me formulate my question more clearly.
• Researchers formulated several hypotheses to test.