formula

noun

1.
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
Derived from:
formularize
2.
directions for making something
Derived from:
formulate
3.
a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle
4.
a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements
5.
something regarded as a normative example
Derived from:
formularize
6.
a liquid food for infants
7.
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems