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- pronunciation:
- faek
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A factor is one of the causes of something. Also, something that makes a difference in what happens is called a "factor."
Jen's being tired all day was due to a couple of factors. She stayed up late to finish her homework and she got woken up early by her dog.Getting more space to live was a big factor in the family's decision to move out of the city.- similar words:
- aspect, cause, consideration, element, part, thing
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In mathematics, a factor is any one of two or more numbers that are multiplied together to give a product.
The numbers 2 and 3 are factors of 6. 6 is the product you get when you multiply these factors. 1 and 6 are also factors of 6. |
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hand |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
factors, factoring, factored |
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When you factor a number, you show it as a product of factors.
If you want to factor the number 12, you can write it as 1 x 12, 2 x 6, or 3 x 4.- similar words:
- break down, divide
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