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Definition formula in British English

formula noun

noun
/ˈfɔː(r)mjələ/
1

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

Example

What's your formula for a long and happy marriage?

Example

There is no magic formula for economic success.

Example

The two sides are still trying to work out a peace formula.

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a mathematical formula

Example

the formula for calculating the area of a circle

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3

a list of the exact amounts of the ingredients that are used for making something

Example

The formulas for the drinks are closely guarded secrets.

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a chemical formula

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Definition formula in British English