formula formula /ˈfɔrmjələ/

noun

1. () (mathematics) a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement  ( expression , formula )
   (mathematics) a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
     The scientist discovered a groundbreaking formula to solve the equation.
   The scientist discovered a groundbreaking formula to solve the equation.
   
2. () Directions for making something  ( recipe , formula )
   directions for making something
   
3. () A conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle  ( formula )
   a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle
   
4. () Something regarded as a normative example  ( normal , formula , convention , pattern , rule )
   something regarded as a normative example
    The convention of not naming the main character
   the convention of not naming the main character
    Violence is the rule not the exception
   violence is the rule not the exception
    His formula for impressing visitors
   his formula for impressing visitors
   
5. () A representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements  ( chemical formula , formula )
   a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements
   
6. (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems  ( formula , rule )
   (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
    He determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs
   he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs
    He gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials
   he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials
   
   
7. A liquid food for infants  ( formula )
   a liquid food for infants
    The mother prepared the formula for her infant before bedtime.
   The mother prepared the formula for her infant before bedtime.