formula

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UK /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ US /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/

noun 5

Collocations

(noun.) group of signs/letters/numbers

ADJ

complex, complicated | simple | algebraic, chemical, mathematical, scientific

VERB + FORMULA

devise, work out

Scientists worked out a new formula to predict how fast the virus would spread.

apply, use

PREP

~ for

There's a simple formula for making perfect pancakes every time.

(noun.) method of solving a problem

ADJ

good, magic, successful, winning | time-honoured, traditional

face-saving

The two countries negotiated a face-saving formula that allowed both sides to claim victory.

peace

The two countries finally agreed on a peace formula that satisfied both sides.

political

VERB + FORMULA

have

Teachers don't have a formula for making every student interested in learning.

come up with, devise, find, hit on, provide, work out

The team worked out a new formula for improving customer service last month.

PREP

~ for

The company discovered a winning formula for keeping customers happy and loyal.

Definitions

noun

Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

x=(-b±√)/(2a) is a formula for finding the roots of the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0.

A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.

H₂O is the formula for water.

A plan or method for dealing with a problem or for achieving a result.

The company's winning formula includes excellent service and quality products.

Shakespeare has gone back to the formula of last season, by encouraging his players to press high up the pitch and restoring Shinji Okazaki to the starting XI to scurry around between midfield and attack.

A formulation; a prescription; a mixture or solution made in a prescribed manner; the identity and quantities of ingredients of such a mixture.

The formula of the rocket fuel has not been revealed.

A fixed phrase or set of words intended to be interpreted non-literally, typically used attitudinally or as part of convention; a formulation.

Avoid the typical epistolic formalae, such as "Kind regards".

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — something regarded as a normative example

noun — (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of ma

rule

noun — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

expression

noun — directions for making something

recipe

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

x=(-b±√)/(2a) is a formula for finding the roots of the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0.

Wiktionary

H₂O is the formula for water.

Wiktionary

The company's winning formula includes excellent service and quality products.

Wiktionary

First of all, learn the formula by heart.

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The question of how to establish the optimal formula is still open.

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The optimal formula which would encompass all these factors has not been proposed.

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