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/ˈfɔːrmjʊlə/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does formula mean?

noun, verb

A set of symbols, words, or numbers used to express an idea or a rule, especially in mathematics or chemistry. To calculate or determine the amount of something, especially by a formula.

Example

"The formula for the area of a circle is πr^2."

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