What does formula mean?
Definitions for formula
ˈfɔr myə lə; -ˌlifor·mu·la
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word formula.
Princeton's WordNet
formula, expressionnoun
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
recipe, formulanoun
directions for making something
formulanoun
a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle
formula, chemical formulanoun
a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements
convention, normal, pattern, rule, formulanoun
something regarded as a normative example
"the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors"
formulanoun
a liquid food for infants
rule, formulanoun
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
"he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"; "he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials"
Wiktionary
formulanoun
Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.
uE000102967uE001 is the formula for finding the roots of the quadratic equation y = ax + bx + c.
formulanoun
A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.
HO is the formula for water (Dihydrogen monoxide)
formulanoun
A plan of action intended to solve a problem.
formulanoun
A formulation; a prescription; a mixture or solution made in a prescribed manner; the identity and quantities of ingredients of such a mixture.
The formula of the rocket fuel has not been revealed.
formulanoun
Drink given to babies to substitute for mother's milk.
formulanoun
A syntactic expression of a proposition, built up from quantifiers, logical connectives, variables, relation and operation symbols, and, depending on the type of logic, possibly other operators such as modal, temporal, deontic or epistemic ones.
Etymology: From formula, diminutive of forma; see form.
ChatGPT
formula
A formula is a concise way of expressing information symbolically or a standard procedure for solving a certain type of problem. It is a rule or principle, usually in mathematical or scientific context, expressed in symbols. It often involves constants and variables and is used to calculate or predict an outcome.
Webster Dictionary
Formulanoun
a prescribed or set form; an established rule; a fixed or conventional method in which anything is to be done, arranged, or said
Formulanoun
a written confession of faith; a formal statement of foctrines
Formulanoun
a rule or principle expressed in algebraic language; as, the binominal formula
Formulanoun
a prescription or recipe for the preparation of a medicinal compound
Formulanoun
a symbolic expression (by means of letters, figures, etc.) of the constituents or constitution of a compound
Etymology: [L., dim. of forma form, model. SeeForm, n.]
Wikidata
Formula
In science, a formula is a concise way of expressing information symbolically as in a mathematical or chemical formula. The informal use of the term formula in science refers to the general construct of a relationship between given quantities. The plural of formula can be spelled either as formulas or formulae. In mathematics, a formula is an entity constructed using the symbols and formation rules of a given logical language. For example, determining the volume of a sphere requires a significant amount of integral calculus; but, having done this once, mathematicians can produce a formula to describe the volume in terms of some other parameter. This particular formula is: Having obtained this result, and knowing the radius of the sphere in question, we can quickly and easily determine its volume. Note that the volume V and the radius r are expressed as single letters instead of words or phrases. This convention, while less important in a relatively simple formula, means that mathematicians can more quickly manipulate larger and more complex formulae. In modern chemistry, a chemical formula is a way of expressing information about the proportions of atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound, using a single line of chemical element symbols, numbers, and sometimes other symbols, such as parentheses, brackets, and plus and minus signs. For example, H2O is the chemical formula for water, specifying that each molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. Similarly, O− 3 denotes an ozone molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms and having a net negative charge.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Formula
form′ū-la, n. a prescribed form: a formal statement of doctrines: (math.) a general expression for solving problems: (chem.) a set of symbols expressing the components of a body:—pl. Formulæ (form′ū-lē), Form′ulas.—adjs. Form′ular, Formularis′tic.—ns. Formularisā′tion, Formulā′tion; Form′ulary, a formula: a book of formulæ or precedents.—adj. prescribed: ritual.—vs.t. Form′ulāte, Form′ulise, to reduce to or express in a formula: to state or express in a clear or definite form. [L., dim. of forma.]
Editors Contribution
formula
A perfect and accurate specific creation.
The formula for the response is created easily, effectively and efficiently to meet the current choices and agreements.
Submitted by MaryC on May 3, 2020
formula
A perfect, accurate and specific mathematical creation.
The formula for the answer is created easily, effectively and efficiently.
Submitted by MaryC on May 3, 2020
formula
A perfect, accurate and specific rule or principle.
The formula was easy , the solution was expressed and worked.
Submitted by MaryC on February 8, 2020
British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'formula' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3753
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'formula' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2893
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'formula' in Nouns Frequency: #1324
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of formula in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of formula in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of formula in a Sentence
When I was breastfeeding, there was no point in him getting up in the middle of the night. But now that I’m formula feeding, we alternate nights, however, during the day my husband does work from home. He travels, too. So when he travels, obviously everything is on me.
The high speed ovals certainly represent the greatest risk because of the speed, because of the concrete wall and lately because of the closeness of the racing, which is far closer than it is in Formula One, the cars are very safe today but there is still that ultimate risk regardless and that will always exist. When you are side-by-side or three abreast it doesn't take much.
Hopefully they’re taking advantage of (the season) rather than lamenting the fact that they are slow, they’re getting good experience in racing Formula One, because there’s a lot to be said by just racing with these guys.
The formula we talk about is defend, rebound and take care of the ball, and tonight the answers to that were no, no, and none.
A successful Formula One team adds some incremental value to the Ferrari brand and the brand is going to be a key component of Ferrari's valuation in the IPO, it's the most effective advertising. It's about keeping a promise and bringing it to a global audience.
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Translations for formula
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- معادلة, صيغةArabic
- формулаBulgarian
- fórmulaCatalan, Valencian
- formule, vzorecCzech
- formelDanish
- FormelGerman
- τύποςGreek
- fórmulaSpanish
- valemEstonian
- فرمولPersian
- äidinmaidonvastike, toimintamalli, kaava, reseptiFinnish
- formuleFrench
- foirmleScottish Gaelic
- fórmulaGalician
- נוסחאHebrew
- képletHungarian
- բանաձևArmenian
- rumusIndonesian
- formulaItalian
- 定式, 公式Japanese
- រូបមន្ត, អក្ខរសញ្ញាKhmer
- 공식Korean
- formulaLatvian
- ture tātaiMāori
- formelNorwegian
- formuleDutch
- formelNorwegian Nynorsk
- wzór chemiczny, wzórPolish
- fórmulaPortuguese
- formulă chimică, formulăRomanian
- формулаRussian
- formula, формулаSerbo-Croatian
- formelSwedish
- formülTurkish
- ﮐﻠﻴﻪUrdu
- 式Chinese
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