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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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   FORMULA definition: 1. a standard or accepted way of doing or making something: 2. a mathematical rule expressed in a…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     FORMULA meaning: 1. a standard or accepted way of doing or...

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   • Formula: Arabic Translation

     FORMULA translate: صيغة. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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

   • Formula: German Translation

     FORMULA translate: die Formel, das Rezept. Learn more in the...

   • Formula: Italian Translation

     formula translate: formula, formula, formula, ricetta. Learn...

   • Formula: Catalan Translation

     formula translate: fórmula. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word formula, from a set form of words for a ceremony to a symbolic expression of a substance. See examples, synonyms, etymology, and related articles.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word formula in different contexts, such as mathematics, chemistry, and motor racing. Find out the origin, plural, and related words of formula with examples and citations.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFORMULA | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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6. 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.

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

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   Definition of formula noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. 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.