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factor
[fak-ter]
noun
one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation.
Poverty is only one of the factors in crime.
Mathematics.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.
Biochemistry.any of certain substances necessary to a biochemical or physiological process, especially those whose exact nature and function are unknown.
a business organization that lends money on accounts receivable or buys and collects accounts receivable.
a person who acts or transacts business for another; an agent.
an agent entrusted with the possession of goods to be sold in the agent's name; a merchant earning a commission by selling goods belonging to others.
a person or business organization that provides money for another's new business venture; one who finances another's business.
Scot.the steward or bailiff of an estate.
verb (used with object)
Mathematics.to express (a mathematical quantity) as a product of two or more quantities of like kind, as 30 = 235, or x 2 − y 2 = (x +y ) (x − y ).
to act as a factor for.
verb (used without object)
to act as a factor.
verb phrase
to include as an essential element, especially in forecasting or planning.
You must factor insurance payments into the cost of maintaining a car.
factor
/ ˈæə /
noun
an element or cause that contributes to a result
maths
one of two or more integers or polynomials whose product is a given integer or polynomial
2 and 3 are factors of 6
an integer or polynomial that can be exactly divided into another integer or polynomial
1, 2, 3, and 6 are all factors of 6
(foll by identifying numeral) med any of several substances that participate in the clotting of blood
factor VIII
a person who acts on another's behalf, esp one who transacts business for another
commerce a business that makes loans in return for or on security of trade debts
former name for a gene
commercial law a person to whom goods are consigned for sale and who is paid a factorage
(in Scotland) the manager of an estate
verb
(intr) to engage in the business of a factor
factor
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. For example, growth factors are needed for proper cell growth and development.
To find the factors of a number or expression. For example, the number 12 can be factored into 2 and 6, or 3 and 4, or 1 and 12.
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- factorable adjective
- factorability noun
- factorship noun
- subfactor noun
- underfactor noun
- unfactorable adjective
- unfactored adjective
- ˈڲٴǰ adjective
- ˌڲٴǰˈٲ noun
- ˈڲٴǰˌ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of factor1
Example Sentences
The firm said this protected the island against fluctuations in oil and gas prices caused by factors like the Ukraine war.
Another potential factor in Yamamoto’s recent struggles: He has been forced to pitch on less rest between starts.
The need to shift personnel to other parts of the city ahead of the protests was “a factor” in McDonnell’s decision, but he said it was also a necessary evolution months after the fires.
There was a combination of factors that led up to this moment.
But there may also have been a very different factor at play.
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