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| part of speech: |
noun |
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formulae, formulas |
| definition 1: |
A formula is a group of words or symbols that are used to express a rule or standard way of doing or finding out something. Formulas are often used to find the answer to a problem, especially a math or science problem.
Our teacher taught us the formula to find the area of a rectangle. The area equals the length times the width. A = l x w.
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| definition 2: |
A list of ingredients and steps for making something is called a "formula."
The company is using a new formula for some of its cleaning products. |
| definition 3: |
A usual way of doing something is called a "formula."
I don't like that TV show because it uses the same formula in every episode You can always predict what is going to happen. |
| definition 4: |
A kind of liquid food for feeding babies is called "formula." Formula is made by a food company and people can buy it in a store.
The mother filled a bottle with formula and fed it to her baby. |
| related words: |
method, plan |
| derivations: |
formulaic (adj.), formulaically (adv.) |
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