Collocations for formula - noun
1. group of signs/letters/numbers
ADJ.
complex, complicated | simple | algebraic, chemical, mathematical, scientific
VERB + FORMULA
devise, work out
A simple mathematical formula has been devised to allow you to calculate the interest due.
A simple mathematical formula has been devised to allow you to calculate the interest due.
apply, use
PREP.
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Do you know the formula for finding the area of a circle?
Do you know the formula for finding the area of a circle?
2. method of solving a problem
ADJ.
good, magic, successful, winning | time-honoured, traditional | face-saving
The government was forced to find a face-saving formula to cover its misjudgement.
The government was forced to find a face-saving formula to cover its misjudgement.
peace
No one has yet come up with a successful peace formula.
No one has yet come up with a successful peace formula.
political
VERB + FORMULA
have
No one has a magic formula for keeping youngsters away from crime.
No one has a magic formula for keeping youngsters away from crime.
come up with, devise, find, hit on, provide, work out
We think we might have hit on a winning formula.
We think we might have hit on a winning formula.
PREP.
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What is their formula for success?
What is their formula for success?