Recipe definition
A list of materials and directions for preparing a dish or drink.
noun
A medical prescription.
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A set of directions with a list of ingredients for making or preparing something, especially food.
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A formula for or means to a desired end.
A recipe for success.
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The definition of a recipe is a set of instructions to follow to prepare a particular food item, or is a set of actions and steps to take that are likely to lead to a particular result.
A set of instructions telling you how to make chocolate chip cookies is an example of a recipe.
Making bad decisions is an example of a recipe for disaster.
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Any procedure for accomplishing something.
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A medical prescription.
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(medicine, archaic) A formula for preparing or using a medicine; a prescription; also, a medicine prepared from such instructions. [from 16th c.]
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By extension, a plan or procedure to obtain a given end result. [from 17th c.]
His new approach is definitely a recipe for success.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
recipe
Plural:
recipes