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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.

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   The meaning of FORMULA is a set form of words for use in a ceremony or ritual. How to use formula in a sentence.

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   A formula lists the elements contained within it and indicates the number of atoms of each element with a subscript numeral if the number is more than 1. For example, H 2 O is the formula for water, where H 2 indicates two atoms of hydrogen and O indicates one atom of oxygen.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FormulaFormula - Wikipedia

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   In modern chemistry, a chemical formula is a way of expressing information about the proportions of atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound, using a single line of chemical element symbols, numbers, and sometimes other symbols, such as parentheses, brackets, and plus (+) and minus (−) signs. [8]

6. 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.

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

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   A formula is generally a fixed pattern that is used to achieve consistent results. It might be made up of words, numbers, or ideas that work together to define a procedure to be followed for the desired outcome. Formulas, the patterns we follow in life, are used everywhere.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORMULA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A formula is a group of letters, numbers, or other symbols which represents a scientific or mathematical rule. He developed a mathematical formula describing the distances of the planets from the Sun. 4. countable noun.