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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › formulaFormula Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. 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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   Formula definition: a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion.. See examples of FORMULA used in a sentence.

5. 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.

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

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   A set of symbols showing the composition of a chemical compound. 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.

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

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   Sep 23, 2015 · FORMULA meaning: 1. a standard or accepted way of doing or making something: 2. a mathematical rule expressed in a…. Learn more.