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formulates

/ˈfɔːrmjəleɪts/ /ˈfɔːrmjʊleɪts/

Meanings
verb
To reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression.

Examples :

"The scientist formulates a hypothesis based on her observations. "
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Illustration hypothesis

hypothesis noun

/-əsəs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/

Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.

"My hypothesis is that the children's improved test scores are due to the new study techniques they learned in class. "

Illustration based

based verb

/beɪst/

To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

"The teacher's lesson was based on the students' prior knowledge of fractions. "

Illustration express

express noun

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/

A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

"I took the express into town."

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration clear

clear noun

/klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/

Full extent; distance between extreme limits; especially; the distance between the nearest surfaces of two bodies, or the space between walls.

"a room ten feet square in the clear"

Illustration formula

formula noun

/ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/

Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

"The formula for calculating the area of a rectangle is length times width. "

Illustration definite

definite noun

/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ /ˈdɛfənɪt/

(grammar) A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.

"The definite article "the" shows that we are talking about a specific house. "

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scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

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reduce verb

/ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈduːs/

To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

"to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc."

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "

Illustration observations

observations noun

/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənz/ /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃənz/

The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)

"The scientist wrote down her observations about the plant's growth each day. "

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form noun

/fɔːm/ /fɔɹm/

(heading, physical) To do with shape.

"The form of the new school building is modern and striking. "