formulated
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɔɹmjəˌɫeɪtəd// UK //fˈɔːmjʊlˌeɪtɪd// for·mu·lat·ed
v. to create or prepare something carefully using a specific plan or set of steps.
v. to develop or devise a plan, system, or theory through systematic thought and precise expression. Often used in the past tense to describe the completion of a formal process.
She formulated a new plan for the project.
The research team formulated a hypothesis based on the data they collected during the first phase of the study.
After months of intense negotiation, the committee formulated a comprehensive policy that addressed the concerns of both the environmental groups and the local business owners.
Usage
Transitive; requires a direct object, typically an abstract noun like 'plan', 'theory', or 'strategy'.