formula

as in recipe
a set or series of actions or components that lead to a particular result The formula for the area of a rectangle is simple: multiply the width by the height. Hard work and dedication is a surefire formula for success.

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Recent Examples on the Web Tarte's newest concealer launch, with a creamy formula that promises zero creasing, is a serious contender. Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 31 July 2024 Perhaps this is the solution to our interior design dilemmas—a simple formula to enhance our spaces based on a clear set of parameters. Mya Gelber, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2024 The Chinese gender prediction charts utilize the lunar calendar and a special formula to determine whether the baby is likely to be a boy or a girl. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 30 July 2024 The methodology comes from a formula from its founder Robert B. Thomas. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for formula 

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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 12 Aug. 2024.

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