factor

1 of 2

noun

fac·tor ˈfak-tər How to pronounce factor (audio)

: one who acts or transacts business for another: such as

: broker sense 1b

: one that lends money to producers and dealers (as on the security of accounts receivable)

a(1)

: one that actively contributes to the production of a result : ingredient

price wasn't a factor in the decision

(2)

: a substance that functions in or promotes the function of a particular physiological process or bodily system

a clotting factor that facilitates blood coagulation

: a good or service (such as land, labor, or capital) used in the process of production

: gene

: any of the numbers or symbols in mathematics that when multiplied together form a product (see product sense 1)

also : a number or symbol that divides another number or symbol

: a quantity by which a given quantity is multiplied or divided in order to indicate a difference in measurement

costs increased by a factor of 10

factorship

ˈfak-tər-ˌship How to pronounce factor (audio)

noun

factor

2 of 2

verb

factored; factoring ˈfak-t(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce factor (audio)

intransitive verb

: to work as a factor

transitive verb

: to resolve into factors

: to include or admit as a factor

—used with in or into

factor inflation into our calculations

: to exclude as a factor

—used with out

factorable

ˈfak-t(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce factor (audio)

adjective

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In Latin factor means simply "doer". So in English a factor is an "actor" or element or ingredient in some situation or quantity. Charm can be a factor in someone's success, and lack of exercise can be a factor in producing a poor physique. In math we use factor to mean a number that can be multiplied or divided to produce a given number (for example, 5 and 8 are factors of 40). And in biology a gene may be called a factor, since genes are ingredients in the total organism.

Example Sentences

Noun There were several factors contributing to their recent decline. Poor planning was a major factor in the company's failure. 6, 4, 3, and 2 are factors of 12.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In 2020, megastar K-pop band BTS postponed their world tour and cited burnout as a factor.

Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 Experts cite the strain of the Covid-19 pandemic as the biggest factor behind the union boom.

Essence, 2 Sep. 2022 His defense attorneys are barred by court order from presenting that failure as a mitigating factor.

Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 After dating for nearly a year in 2011, the couple had an amicable spilt, citing the actor's demanding movie projects as the main factor.

Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 That conviction cannot be overlooked as a factor Saturday night.

Nathan Baird, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 Impairment is being investigated as a factor in the crash, officials said.

The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2022 To provide a sustainable source, Carbominer’s machine - now in prototype - extracts carbon from the air outside and feeds it into the greenhouse, with energy efficiency as a key factor.

Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 For a patient that is borderline between a high or intermediate risk, that score could be used as another determining factor.

Jen Christensen, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022

Verb

The subpoena, which became public Monday, signals how Zatko’s allegations could factor into the litigation in Delaware’s Chancery Court between Musk and Twitter of the Tesla CEO’s efforts to back out of his pledge to acquire the social network.

Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Any cost increases resulting from the change would factor into the final decision on whether to move forward with Opportunity Corridor or pursue another location, Abonamah said.

Courtney Astolfi, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 People who have left the workforce entirely don’t factor into the unemployment rate.

Mike Gousha And John D. Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 30 June 2022 Existing rip-current forecasts also tend to cover large areas and often don’t factor in a beach’s underlying morphology, which limits their value for any specific beach, Houser says.

Chloe Williams, The Atlantic, 20 June 2022 Any further extension of the student loan pause may have to factor that in.

Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 That means security analysts will now have to factor Xi’s personal ambitions and political calculations into their projections of Chinese global policy.

Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 21 June 2022 The upcoming academic year presented an unusual challenge for system leaders, who had to factor in shifting revenue sources including the state’s Blueprint plan and federal COVID relief dollars.

Lillian Reed, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2022 As Thomas gets back to form, Miller has to factor that in.

Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English factour "doer, perpetrator, commercial agent," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin factor "maker, creator, perpetrator" (Medieval Latin, "commercial agent, broker"), from fac-, stem of facere "to make, bring about, perform, do" + -tor, agent suffix — more at fact

Verb

verbal derivative of factor entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1621, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

factor 1 of 2

noun

fac·tor ˈfak-tər How to pronounce factor (audio)

: something that helps produce a result

Price was a factor in my decision.

: any of the numbers that when multiplied together form a product

The factors of 6 are 1, 2, 3, and 6.

factor

2 of 2

verb

factored; factoring

: to be considered in making a judgment

Class participation will factor into your grade.

: to find the factors of a number

Legal Definition

factor

noun

fac·tor

: one who acts or transacts business for another: as

: a commercial agent who buys or sells goods for others on commission

: one that lends money to producers and dealers (as on the security of accounts receivable)

: a person or thing that actively contributes to the production of a result

a difference in salary based on a factor other than sex

单词	factors
释义	factor 1 of 2 noun fac·tor ˈfak-tər 1 : one who acts or transacts business for another: such as a : broker sense 1b b : one that lends money to producers and dealers (as on the security of accounts receivable) 2 a(1) : one that actively contributes to the production of a result : ingredient price wasn't a factor in the decision (2) : 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 3 : gene 4 a : any of the numbers or symbols in mathematics that when multiplied together form a product (see product sense 1) also : a number or symbol that divides another number or symbol b : a quantity by which a given quantity is multiplied or divided in order to indicate a difference in measurement costs increased by a factor of 10 factorship ˈfak-tər-ˌship noun factor 2 of 2 verb factored; factoring ˈfak-t(ə-)riŋ intransitive verb : to work as a factor transitive verb 1 : to resolve into factors 2 a : to include or admit as a factor —used with in or into factor inflation into our calculations b : to exclude as a factor —used with out factorable ˈfak-t(ə-)rə-bəl adjective Did you know? In Latin factor means simply "doer". So in English a factor is an "actor" or element or ingredient in some situation or quantity. Charm can be a factor in someone's success, and lack of exercise can be a factor in producing a poor physique. In math we use factor to mean a number that can be multiplied or divided to produce a given number (for example, 5 and 8 are factors of 40). And in biology a gene may be called a factor, since genes are ingredients in the total organism. Synonyms Noun agent assignee attorney commissary delegate deputy envoy minister procurator proxy rep representative Verb allow (for) consider provide (for) regard See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun There were several factors contributing to their recent decline. Poor planning was a major factor in the company's failure. 6, 4, 3, and 2 are factors of 12. Recent Examples on the Web Noun In 2020, megastar K-pop band BTS postponed their world tour and cited burnout as a factor. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 Experts cite the strain of the Covid-19 pandemic as the biggest factor behind the union boom. Essence, 2 Sep. 2022 His defense attorneys are barred by court order from presenting that failure as a mitigating factor. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 After dating for nearly a year in 2011, the couple had an amicable spilt, citing the actor's demanding movie projects as the main factor. Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 That conviction cannot be overlooked as a factor Saturday night. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 Impairment is being investigated as a factor in the crash, officials said. The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2022 To provide a sustainable source, Carbominer’s machine - now in prototype - extracts carbon from the air outside and feeds it into the greenhouse, with energy efficiency as a key factor. Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 For a patient that is borderline between a high or intermediate risk, that score could be used as another determining factor. Jen Christensen, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 Verb The subpoena, which became public Monday, signals how Zatko’s allegations could factor into the litigation in Delaware’s Chancery Court between Musk and Twitter of the Tesla CEO’s efforts to back out of his pledge to acquire the social network. Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Any cost increases resulting from the change would factor into the final decision on whether to move forward with Opportunity Corridor or pursue another location, Abonamah said. Courtney Astolfi, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 People who have left the workforce entirely don’t factor into the unemployment rate. Mike Gousha And John D. Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 30 June 2022 Existing rip-current forecasts also tend to cover large areas and often don’t factor in a beach’s underlying morphology, which limits their value for any specific beach, Houser says. Chloe Williams, The Atlantic, 20 June 2022 Any further extension of the student loan pause may have to factor that in. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 That means security analysts will now have to factor Xi’s personal ambitions and political calculations into their projections of Chinese global policy. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 21 June 2022 The upcoming academic year presented an unusual challenge for system leaders, who had to factor in shifting revenue sources including the state’s Blueprint plan and federal COVID relief dollars. Lillian Reed, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2022 As Thomas gets back to form, Miller has to factor that in. Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English factour "doer, perpetrator, commercial agent," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin factor "maker, creator, perpetrator" (Medieval Latin, "commercial agent, broker"), from fac-, stem of facere "to make, bring about, perform, do" + -tor, agent suffix — more at fact Verb verbal derivative of factor entry 1 First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1621, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Phrases Containing factor chill factor coagulation factor decisive/deciding/determining factor contributing factor factor group extrinsic factor factor analysis insulin-like growth factor growth factor fudge factor g-factor fibroblast growth factor intrinsic factor nerve growth factor multiple factor R factor Rh factor risk factor spreading factor sun protection factor sleaze factor transfer factor transcription factor von Willebrand factor X factor citrovorum factor load factor antihemophilic factor deciding factor colony-stimulating factor factor X factor VIII clotting factor rheumatoid factor epidermal growth factor Christmas factor factor V VW factor luteinizing hormone-releasing factor Mendelian factor Rhesus factor factor IX tumor necrosis factor See More chill factor coagulation factor decisive/deciding/determining factor contributing factor factor group extrinsic factor factor analysis insulin-like growth factor growth factor fudge factor g-factor fibroblast growth factor intrinsic factor nerve growth factor multiple factor R factor Rh factor risk factor spreading factor sun protection factor sleaze factor transfer factor transcription factor von Willebrand factor X factor citrovorum factor load factor antihemophilic factor deciding factor colony-stimulating factor factor X factor VIII clotting factor rheumatoid factor epidermal growth factor Christmas factor factor V VW factor luteinizing hormone-releasing factor Mendelian factor Rhesus factor factor IX tumor necrosis factor See More Kids Definition factor 1 of 2 noun fac·tor ˈfak-tər 1 : something that helps produce a result Price was a factor in my decision. 2 : any of the numbers that when multiplied together form a product The factors of 6 are 1, 2, 3, and 6. factor 2 of 2 verb factored; factoring 1 : to be considered in making a judgment Class participation will factor into your grade. 2 : to find the factors of a number Medical Definition factor noun fac·tor ˈfak-tər 1 a : something that actively contributes to the production of a result b : a substance that functions in or promotes the function of a particular physiological process or bodily system 2 : gene Legal Definition factor noun fac·tor 1 : one who acts or transacts business for another: as a : a commercial agent who buys or sells goods for others on commission b : one that lends money to producers and dealers (as on the security of accounts receivable) 2 : a person or thing that actively contributes to the production of a result a difference in salary based on a factor other than sex History and Etymology for factor Medieval Latin, doer, maker, agent, from Latin, maker, from facere to do, make factors noun plural of factor 1 as in agents a person who acts or does business for another at the auction the high bidder for the painting was actually a factor for a wealthy art collector Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance agents representatives delegates deputies attorneys managers ministers proxies ambassadors reps procurators foreign ministers assignees diplomats envoys commissaries distributors speakers substitutes operatives spokesmen surrogates mediators replacements alternates diplomatists intermediaries pinch hitters subs brokers arbitrators informers liaisons spies middlemen plenipotentiaries arbiters understudies backups reliefs emissaries conciliators point people legates spokespeople stand-ins intercessors point men prophets interposers mouthpieces peacemakers compradors go-betweens compradores 2 as in components one of the parts that make up a whole price was only one factor in my decision to buy the car Synonyms & Similar Words components elements ingredients members characteristics constituents aspects bases traits features building blocks items facets particulars details segments sectors sections pieces divisions particles points fragments part and parcels portions sub-components subcomponents partitions Antonyms & Near Antonyms compounds masses aggregates composites wholes totals combinations mixtures sums summations admixtures entireties blends mixes amalgams totalities amalgamations intermixtures See More
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