 4 definitions found
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
recipe
noun: directions for making something [syn: {formula}]
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Recipe \Rec"i*pe\ (r[e^]s"[i^]*p[-e]), noun; pl. {Recipes}
(r[e^]s"[i^]*p[=e]z). [L., imperative of recipere to take
back, take in, receive. See {Receive}.]
A formulary or prescription for making some combination,
mixture, or preparation of materials; a receipt.
2. a prescription for medicine. [archaic]
2. a prescription for medicine. [archaic]
3. a set of directions for preparing food from its
ingredients.
[PJC]
4. a method or procedure for accomplishing a goal by defined
steps; -- implying a high probability of achieving the
goal; as, a recipe for success. Also used in a negative
sense, as, a recipe for disaster.
[PJC]
From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:
34 Moby Thesaurus words for "recipe":
MO, aid, alterative, analeptic, approach, assistance, balm, balsam,
corrective, cure, form, formula, formulary, healing agent,
healing quality, help, means, method, modus operandi, plan,
prescription, procedure, receipt, relief, remedial measure, remedy,
restorative, sovereign remedy, specific, specific remedy, succor,
system, technique, way
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) [foldoc]:
recipe
{suspension}
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