- a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion.
- any fixed or conventional method for doing something: His mystery stories were written according to a popular formula.
- Mathematics.
- a rule or principle, frequently expressed in algebraic symbols.
- such a symbolic expression.
- an expression of the constituents of a compound by symbols and figures.
- a recipe or prescription: a new formula for currant wine.
- a special nutritive mixture, especially of milk, sugar, and water, in prescribed proportions for feeding a baby.
- a formal statement of religious doctrine.
- a set of specifications as to weight, engine displacement, fuel capacity, etc., for defining a class of racing cars (usually followed by a limiting numerical designation): Some races are open to Formula One cars.
- an established form or set of words, as used in religious ceremonies, legal proceedings, etc
- a general relationship, principle, or rule stated, often as an equation, in the form of symbols
- a representation of molecules, radicals, ions, etc, expressed in the symbols of the atoms of their constituent elements
- a method, pattern, or rule for doing or producing something, often one proved to be successful
- (as modifier)
- a prescription for making up a medicine, baby's food, etc
- a substance prepared according to such a prescription
- the specific category in which a particular type of car competes, judged according to engine size, weight, and fuel capacity
