noun
1 group of signs/letters/numbers
ADJECTIVE
▪ complex , complicated
▪ simple
▪ secret
▪ algebraic , chemical , mathematical , scientific
VERB + FORMULA
▪ devise , work out
▪
A simple mathematical ~ has been devised to allow you to calculate the interest due.
▪ apply , use
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ for
▪
the ~ for finding the area of a circle
2 method of solving a problem
ADJECTIVE
▪ good , magic , successful , winning
▪ standard , traditional
▪ basic
▪ face-saving ( esp. BrE )
▪
The government was forced to find a face-saving ~ to cover its misjudgement.
▪ political
VERB + FORMULA
▪ have
▪
No one has a magic ~ for keeping youngsters away from crime.
▪ follow
▪
Each of his novels follows the same successful ~.
▪ come up with , devise , find , hit on , provide , work out
▪
We think we might have hit on a winning ~.
▪ change
▪
Why change a winning ~?
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ for
▪
What is their ~ for success?