formula
definitions
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noun
A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols.en: A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols.
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A list of ingredients with fixed proportions used to make something, especially food, drink, or medicine.en: A list of ingredients with fixed proportions used to make something, especially food, drink, or medicine.
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noun
A method or procedure for achieving a particular result; a set form of words.en: A method or procedure for achieving a particular result; a set form of words.
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noun
(Chemistry) A symbolic representation of the composition of a compound.en: (Chemistry) A symbolic representation of the composition of a compound.
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noun
(Infant care) A liquid food substitute for breast milk, typically based on cow's milk.en: (Infant care) A liquid food substitute for breast milk, typically based on cow's milk.
examples
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The area of a circle is calculated using the formula πr².
The area of a circle is calculated using the formula πr².
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The chef kept the secret formula for the sauce in a safe.
The chef kept the secret formula for the sauce in a safe.
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There is no single formula for success in business.
There is no single formula for success in business.
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H₂O is the chemical formula for water.
H₂O is the chemical formula for water.
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The baby was fed with formula instead of breast milk.
The baby was fed with formula instead of breast milk.