factor
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tɜr
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Definition & Meaning of "factor"in English

to factor
01

to break down a number or expression into smaller parts that multiply together to produce the original number or expression

Intransitive
Transitive: to factor a number
to factor definition and meaning
Examples
Factoring 12 gives you 2 × 2 × 3.
02

to include something as important when deciding or planning

Transitive: to factor sth into a plan or decision
Examples
She factored the weather into her plans for the outdoor event.
03

to play a part in causing something or influencing the outcome

Intransitive: to factor into a decision or plan
Examples
The weather factored heavily into the cancellation of the event.
Factor
01

a DNA segment involved in producing a polypeptide chain, including coding and noncoding regions

factor definition and meaning
Examples
Gene expression depends on several genetic factors.
02

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

Examples
Poor weather conditions were a significant factor in the cancellation of the outdoor event.
03

an abstract component or constituent part of something

Examples
Trust is a factor in any successful relationship.
04

(mathematics) one of the numbers that another number can be divided by

Examples
A factor of a number divides it evenly without leaving a remainder.
05

a business agent who buys or sells goods on behalf of another for a commission

Examples
The company employed a factor to sell its textiles.
06

an independent variable used in an analysis

Examples
Temperature is a factor in the regression model.
07

any number or symbol that multiplies with others to produce a product

Examples
2 and 3 are factors of 6.
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