[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

recipe \rec"ipe\ re^s"i^p-e, n.; pl. recipes
   re^s"i^p=ez. 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.
   1913 webster

   2. a prescription for medicine. archaic
      1913 webster

   2. a prescription for medicine. archaic
      1913 webster

   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
see also:
recipes receive 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

recipe
     n : directions for making something syn: formula
see also:
formula 

[3] : Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

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

[4] : The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)

recipe
     
        suspension
     
     
see also:
suspension 

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