formulamanipulation

noun

UK /ˌfɔːmjʊlə məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃən/

US /ˌfɔːrmjələ məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/

Changing a math formula around to make it easier to solve.

She used formula manipulation to turn the tricky equation into a simple one.

SYNONYMS

equation rearranging algebraic rewriting formula changing expression transforming

RELATED WORDS

algebra equation variable simplification

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Rearranging a spreadsheet formula to get a different result.

His formula manipulation in the spreadsheet fixed the total.

3. Changing a set of rules or words to suit a purpose.

The team's formula manipulation made the contest unfair.

4. Rewriting a recipe's ingredient amounts to serve more people.

Formula manipulation doubled the cake recipe for the party.