策定

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 策定 is read as さくてい and functions as a noun or with する for deliberately formulating a plan, policy, or budget.
• Basic usage: Use the noun pattern 活動計画の策定を始める and the verb pattern 予算を策定する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Formulation after review
  • Identifying necessary expenses before setting a budget illustrates the preparatory review implied by the process.
• Drafting versus final adoption
  • Depending on context, it can cover drafting or formal formulation, so it does not by itself guarantee that the plan has been finally approved.