formula

formula
for|mu|la
W3 [ˈfo:mjulə US ˈfo:r-] n plural formulas or formulae [-li:]
[Date: 1600-1700; : Latin; Origin: 'small form', from forma; FORM1]
1.) [singular]
a method or set of principles that you use to solve a problem or to make sure that something is successful
▪ We're still searching for a peace formula.
formula for
▪ a formula for the withdrawal of US forces from the area
▪ There is no magic formula (=a method that is certain to be successful) that will transform sorrow into happiness.
▪ With viewing figures up a million, the programme has a winning formula .
2.)
a series of numbers or letters that represent a mathematical or scientific rule
▪ the formula for calculating distance
▪ Sugar is represented by the simple formula CHO.
3.)
a list of the substances used to make a medicine, ↑fuel, drink etc, showing the amounts of each substance that should be used
▪ Our products are handmade from traditional formulas.
4.) Formula One/Two/Three etc
a type of car racing, in which the different types are based on the size of the cars' engines
▪ a Formula One car
5.) [U]
a type of liquid food for babies that is similar to a woman's breast milk
6.)
a fixed and familiar series of words that seems meaningless or insincere
▪ a speech full of the usual formulas and clichés

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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