factor

/fˈæktɐ/

/ˈfæktɝ/

Factor

(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

synonyms : cistron

gene

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

an abstract part of something

synonyms : component

constituent

element

ingredient

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

synonyms : divisor

a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

synonyms : agent

broker

an independent variable in statistics

any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together

to factor

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

resolve into factors

synonyms : factor in

factor out

consider as relevant when making a decision

synonyms : factor in

factor out

be a contributing factor

Examples

1. The make-or-break factor in this delicate post-course period is the attitude of the person's immediate superior.

2. A number of factors decide whether a movie will be successful or not.

3. This is the main factor driving investment in the area.

4. The company offers a range of form factors for its products, including desktops, laptops, and tablets.

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