factor
English → English
(cause) Factor: a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome
Safety was the most important factor we considered when choosing a new car.
(English) Safety was the most important factor we considered when choosing a new car.
The weather was a major factor in the decision to cancel the outdoor concert.
(English) The weather was a major factor in the decision to cancel the outdoor concert.
(math) Factor: a number or quantity that when multiplied with another produces a given number
In the equation 2 x 5 = 10, both 2 and 5 are factors of 10.
(English) In the equation 2 x 5 = 10, both 2 and 5 are factors of 10.
We need to find the greatest common factor for these two algebraic expressions.
(English) We need to find the greatest common factor for these two algebraic expressions.
Entry ID: en:en:factor · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary