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Meaning of factor
A factor is a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome.
Definitions
- A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome
- A person or thing that contributes to a particular result or outcome
- A number or quantity that is multiplied with another to produce a particular result
- A firm or person that buys debts or invoices at a discount and pursues the debtors for payment
Etymology of factor
The word "factor" comes from the Latin "factor", meaning "doer" or "maker", which is derived from "facere", meaning "to do" or "to make"
Historically, the term "factor" was used in mathematics, commerce, and other fields to describe an agent or element that contributes to a particular result or outcome
Example Uses
- The company identified several factors that contributed to their success, including a strong marketing campaign and a talented team of employees
- The new policy takes into account several factors, including the economic impact and the potential effects on the environment
- The math problem required us to identify the factors of a given number and use them to simplify the equation