formulating

Synonyms for formulating

verb plan, specify systematically

1860, "to express in a formula," from formula + -ate. Related: Formulated; formulating.

There is also some change of emphasis in formulating conclusions.

Hurstwood read this, formulating to himself his own idea of what would be the outcome.

In this difficult matter, we cannot be too careful in formulating any general rule.

"I—" she said, formulating the first word of her sentence, and then stopping.

He may later wish to use these notes when formulating his plan.

But it may be urged that Mrs. Bardell herself may have written, formulating her demands.

The charge was so strangely like that which she was for ever formulating against Grantley.

Rumour was tireless in formulating the terms on which peace might be made—was to be made.

Not only so, but he was able to advance this study by generalizing and formulating its truths.

Dorsenne was, on formulating that fantastic thought, upon the point of retiring.