English dictionary
factor
/'f/&/kt/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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anything that contributes causally to a result
ExamplesA number of factors determined the outcome.
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an abstract part of something
ExamplesA key factor in her success.
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one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
ExamplesWhat are the 4 factors of 6?
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a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
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any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
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an independent variable in statistics
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(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
ExamplesGenes were formerly called factors.
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One who transacts business for another; an agent; a substitute; especially, a mercantile agent who buys and sells goods and transacts business for others in commission; a commission merchant or consignee. He may be a home factor or a foreign factor. He may buy and sell in his own name, and he is intrusted with the possession and control of the goods; and in these respects he differs from a broker.
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verb
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resolve into factors
ExamplesA quantum computer can factor the number 15.
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be a contributing factor
ExamplesMake things factor into a company's profitability.
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consider as relevant when making a decision
ExamplesYou must factor in the recent developments.
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To resolve (a quantity) into its factors.
Source: webster1913