kaava — meaning in English

English meaning

• formula noun Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.
• pattern noun A repeated design of shapes, colors, or lines, often decorative.
• plan noun A set of intended actions worked out in advance to achieve a goal.

Senses

kaava is used for these senses in English:

• formula A plan or method for dealing with a problem or for achieving a result.
• pattern A particular sequence of events, facts etc. which can be understood, used to predict the future, or seen to have a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship. [from 19th c.]
• plan A drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detailed drawing to represent doors, valves, etc.

formula — full definition

1. noun Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.
2. noun A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.
3. noun A plan or method for dealing with a problem or for achieving a result.
4. noun A formulation; a prescription; a mixture or solution made in a prescribed manner; the identity and quantities of ingredients of such a mixture.

pattern — full definition

1. noun A repeated design of shapes, colors, or lines, often decorative.
2. noun A regular, repeated way that something happens, which can be recognized or used to predict what comes next.
3. noun A template or model used as a guide for making something, especially a garment.
4. verb To design or shape something after a model or example.

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