formula

noun
UK: /ˈfɔːmjələ/
US: /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

  1. A standard or accepted way of doing or making something.

    1. We need a new formula to win the game, current one doesn't work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company found a successful formula for marketing its products online. [ ] [ ]

  2. A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols.

    1. Use this formula to calculate the area of the circle, it is simple. [ ] [ ]
    2. The formula for calculating the volume of a sphere involves pi and radius. [ ] [ ]

  3. A type of liquid food for babies.

    1. The baby drinks formula from a bottle every four hours, regularly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many parents choose formula over breastfeeding for various personal reasons. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

method recipe procedure equation solution preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "formula" in English means: A standard or accepted way of doing or making something., A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols., A type of liquid food for babies..

The phonetic transcription of "formula" is /ˈfɔːmjələ/ in British English and /ˈfɔːrmjələ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "formula": method, recipe, procedure, equation, solution, preparation.

Example usage of "formula": "We need a new formula to win the game, current one doesn't work.". More examples on the page.