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   formula

   /ˈfɔːmjʊlə/

   noun

   • 1. a mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols: "the formula for the capacitance of a spherical capacitor"
   • ▪ a set of chemical symbols showing the elements present in a compound and their relative proportions.
   • 2. a list of ingredients with which something is made: "a blend of fifteen whiskies compiled to a secret formula"
   • ▪ a formulation: "an original coal tar formula that helps prevent dandruff" Similar preparationconcoctionmixturecompoundcreationsubstancecreamlotionliquidsolutionpotionapplicationpaste
   • ▪ a baby's liquid food based on cow's milk or soya protein, given as a substitute for breast milk: "she put two bottles of formula in the fridge"
   • 3. a method or procedure for achieving something: "the forlorn hope of finding a peace formula" Similar recipeprescriptionblueprintplanmethodproceduretechniquesystemrulesprinciplespreceptsmodus operandimechanismconventionritual
   • 4. a set form of words, especially one used in particular contexts or as a conventional usage: "polite formulas and stock phrases" Similar form of wordsset expressionphrasesayingaphorismcodeset of wordsset of symbolsrare:formulary
   • ▪ a rule or style followed mechanically: "one of those formula tunes"
   • ▪ a stock epithet, phrase, or line repeated for various effects, especially in epic poetry.
   • 5. (usually followed by a numeral) a classification of racing car, especially by the engine capacity: "formula two"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘fixed form of words’): from Latin, diminutive of forma ‘shape, mould’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFORMULA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

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     CHEMICAL FORMULA definition: 1. the way of representing a...

   • Formula: German Translation

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   a rule or principle, frequently expressed in algebraic symbols. such a symbolic expression. Chemistry. an expression of the constituents of a compound by symbols and figures. Compare empirical formula, molecular formula, structural formula. a recipe or prescription: a new formula for currant wine.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › formulaFormula - definition of formula by The Free Dictionary

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   A formula is a set of symbols, words, or rules that express a fact, principle, or method. Learn the different types and uses of formulas in chemistry, mathematics, language, and more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › formulaFormula - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   In math or science, a formula might express a numeric or chemical equation; in cooking, a recipe is a formula. Baby formula is made up of the nutrients necessary for maintaining healthy growth, and the right formula for a fuel mixture is critical for a racing car's best performance.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishformula noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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