factor
/ˈfæktə/
factor
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- 1.
A fundamental reason or condition that contributes to a result.
"What is the main factor for this price increase?"
- 1.
In mathematics, to find the numbers that divide a given number without leaving a remainder.
"Find the factors of 12."
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Sleep is an important factor for health.
Sleep is an important factor for health.
What's the main factor contributing to the delay?
What's the main factor contributing to the delay?
We need to find the common factors of these numbers.
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How do you pronounce factor?
factor is pronounced [/ˈfæktə/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does factor mean?
factor means "factor". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is factor?
factor is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Sleep is an important factor for health." — used to mean "factor".
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