Standard Formula

\ˈstan-dərd ˈfȯr-myə-lə\Etymology : normal + method
Function : noun

1: Prescribed methodology in the approach to scientific research and discovery.
2: An established measure for items to be assessed against.
3: eg. The Standard Formula of architecture is for a building to have walls, doors, windows and a roof, etc.

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(pete booth, 06/12/07)