formula

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɔr.mjə.lə/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/

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Noun

Singular formula

Plural formulas or formulae

1. A formula is a way to do something or solve a problem that does not change much.

   There is no formula for making profit, yet many business people think there is.

   The formula for converting from kilograms to pounds is $x\ \mathrm {kg} \times 2.2$

2. Infant formula is a powder that you mix with water to make a drink for babies.

Related words

• equation