B2nounscienceeducation
US/ˈfɔːr.mjə.lə/
UK/ˈfɔː.mjə.lə/
a rule written with numbers or symbols; also a method that always gets a good result
In context
Use this formula to calculate the area of a circle.
There is no simple formula for a happy marriage.
She types the formula into the spreadsheet and it adds up the costs.
Words that go with formula
adjective + noun
- magic formulaThere is no magic formula for success.
- simple formulaThe bank uses a simple formula to work out interest.
- chemical formulaThe chemical formula for water is H2O.
- winning formulaThe restaurant has found a winning formula.
noun + preposition
- formula forWhat is the formula for success?