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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.
: a substance that functions in or promotes the function of a particular physiological process or bodily system. a clotting factor that facilitates blood coagulation. b. : a good or service (such as land, labor, or capital) used in the process of production.
Factor definition: one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation. See examples of FACTOR used in a sentence.
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]
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.
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.
Definition of factor noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Factor definition: One that actively contributes to an accomplishment, result, or process.
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)
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.
