Meaning of 'factor'

noun

(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain

Synonyms: gene

noun

an independent variable in statistics

noun

an abstract part of something

Synonyms: component

noun

anything that contributes causally to a result

Example: "a number of factors determined the outcome"

noun

a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

Synonyms: agent broker

noun

any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together

noun

one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer

Example: "what are the 4 factors of 6?"

Synonyms: divisor

verb

resolve into factors

Example: "a quantum computer can factor the number 15"

Synonyms: factor in factor out

verb

consider as relevant when making a decision

Example: "You must factor in the recent developments"

Synonyms: factor in factor out

verb

be a contributing factor

Example: "make things factor into a company's profitability"