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formula

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CEFR B2IELTS 6.0+nounDifficulty 3/5
Definition

A rule or expression used to calculate or describe a relationship.

In simple English

A fixed rule used in calculation.

See it in a sentence

Students applied the formula to calculate the percentage.

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Teacher tip

Formulae and formulas are both accepted plurals.

Common mistake

Don’t use formula when you mean a general strategy.

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