formula
nounUK /ˈfɔː.mjə.lə/
US /ˈfɔːr.mjə.lə/
A formula is a special set of letters or numbers that tells you how to do something.
The teacher wrote a formula on the board to help us solve the math problem.
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2. A list of ingredients and steps for making something, like baby milk.
She mixed the baby formula with warm water.
3. A fixed way of saying or writing something used on special occasions.
The wedding followed the traditional formula.
4. A plan or method that people agree on to solve a problem.
The two countries found a peace formula.