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noun
- 1. a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result: "his skill was a factor in ensuring that so much was achieved" Similar
- 2. a number or quantity that when multiplied with another produces a given number or expression: "an amount that exceeds it by a factor of 1000 or more"
verb
- 1. another term for factorize
- 2. organize (the source code of a piece of software) into different components that are easier to maintain and work with: "this situation occurs when code is factored to remove application- and domain-specific dependencies"
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FACTOR definition: 1. a fact or situation that influences the result of something: 2. in mathematics, any whole…. Learn more.
1. : one who acts or transacts business for another: such as. a. : broker sense 1b. b. : one that lends money to producers and dealers (as on the security of accounts receivable) 2. a (1) : one that actively contributes to the production of a result : ingredient. price wasn't a factor in the decision. (2)
1. countable noun B2. A factor is one of the things that affects an event, decision, or situation. Physical activity is an important factor in maintaining fitness. [ + in] Synonyms: element, thing, point, part More Synonyms of factor. 2. countable noun [usually singular]
Noun. One of two or more numbers or expressions that are multiplied to obtain a given product. For example, 2 and 3 are factors of 6, and a + b and a − b are factors of a 2 − b 2. A substance found in the body, such as a protein, that is essential to a biological process.
A factor is an element that influences something, like many factors that contribute to global warming. To factor means to consider something relevant when making a decision or conclusion, like factoring in the weather and traffic when figuring out how long the drive will be.
1. one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation. 2. one of two or more numbers, algebraic expressions, or the like, that when multiplied together produce a given product; a divisor: 6 and 3 are factors of 18.
Definition of factor noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
one of the things that has an effect on a particular situation, decision, event, etc: Money was an important factor in their decision to move. factor noun [C] (NUMBER) a number that another larger number can be divided by exactly: 5 is a factor of 10. (Definition of factor from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
noun. factors. One that actively contributes to an accomplishment, result, or process. American Heritage. A person who carries on business transactions for another; commission merchant; agent for the sale of goods entrusted to his possession. Webster's New World. One who acts for someone else; an agent. American Heritage.
FACTOR meaning: 1 : something that helps produce or influence a result one of the things that cause something to happen; 2 : a number that evenly divides a larger number.
