Definition of factor- in English English dictionary
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- Lorentz <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- the factor, used in special relativity, to calculate the degree of time dilation, length contraction and relativistic mass of an object moving relative to an observer
- Q <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- a measure of the quality of an electric circuit; the ratio of the reactance to the resistance
- Rhesus <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- An antigen (also referred to as RhD) appearing on the surface of the red blood cells of most (85%) humans. An incompatibility between the Rh-blood types of a mother and her baby may cause serious disease for the baby
- X <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- prothrombinase, also called factor X
- X <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- An unknown or hard-to-define influence; a factor with unknown or unforeseeable consequences
And put him on an LA film set and he glowed with that indefinable X-factor that agents the world over wished they could bottle.
- X-<span class="word-self">factorspan>
- Alternative spelling of X factor
- breakeven load <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- The load factor necessary for an airline to break even. It is a function of the percent of seats filled at a particular yield versus the airlines operating costs
- bugger <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- Another term for Sod's law or Murphy's law: "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong."
- citrovorum <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- The active form of folic acid
- corn-<span class="word-self">factorspan>
- A trader in grains
My name is Henchard; ha'n't you replied to an advertisement for a corn-factor's manager that I put into the paper - ha'n't you come here to see me about it?.
- death <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- Any of various substances that cause apoptosis in cells
The Fas ligand (FasL) is a key death factor of cytotoxic T lymphocytes and natural killer cells.
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- An integral part
The economy was a factor in this year's budget figures.
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- To be a product of other objects
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- To find all the factors of (a number or other mathematical object) (the objects that divide it evenly)
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- Any of various objects multiplied together to form some whole
The factors of the Klein four-group are both cyclic of order 2.
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- Influence; a phenomenon that affects the nature, the magnitude, and/or the timing of a consequence
The launch temperature was a factor of the Challenger disaster.
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- A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization
The factor of the trading post bought the furs.
- <span class="word-self">factorspan> of production
- A resource employed to produce goods and services, such as labor, land, and capital
- <span class="word-self">factorspan> space
- A space which is a factor (multiplicand) in a product space
- <span class="word-self">factorspan> space
- A space obtained from another by identification of points that are equivalent to one another in some equivalence relation
- <span class="word-self">factorspan> spaces
- plural form of factor space
- feel-good <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- the collective feeling of well-being (or otherwise) of an electorate; a high one supposedly favouring the incumbent party in an election
- form <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- A function that describes the scattering power of an atom as function of the scattering angle
- form <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- Any of several functions that describe the unknown internal state of a particle
- form <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- The geometry of an object, especially in engineering design; configuration
I want him to barely remember that this is the form factor that dictionaries used to come in.
- form <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- A factor describing the stress distribution of a body
- form <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- The ratio of the RMS value to the absolute mean of a sinusoidal wave (especially to that of an alternating current)
- form <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- The emissivity of a material
- fudge <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- any padding or compensation built into a guess or estimate
- fudge <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- A quantity introduced to compensate for uncertainty
We don't know exactly how much the load will weigh, so we'll add in a fudge factor to make sure we don't underestimate.
- granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- A cytokine protein secreted by macrophages, T cells, mast cells, endothelial cells and fibroblasts
- growth <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- A naturally-occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, and cellular differentiation
- gut <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- The emotional dimension of decision making. A persons subjective (often almost visceral) feelings about what feels right or wrong, good or bad. An inner persuasion that one may feel convinced is the appropriate decision
- latte <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- the economics phenomenon whereby many small purchases add up to a significant expenditure over time
- nerve growth <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- a functional protein complex required for the suvival, growth and specialization of certain types of neurons in vertebrates
Nerve growth factor is the prototypical member of the neurotrophin family.
- power <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- The ratio of the actual power to the apparent power in an alternating current power system; specifically, the cosine of the phase angle between the voltage and the current
The power factor is of interest because it is a measure of the power which does useful work.
- prime <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- A factor of a given integer which is also a prime number
- prime <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- to reduce an integer to its set of prime factors
- pull <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- The lure of another country, region, organization, or religion
Family is often a pull factor for older adults. A senior may want to move closer to family for two fundamental reasons:.
- push <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- A factor that leaves one with no choice but to leave one's current home (especially parental home), country, region, organization, or religion
- safety <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- The ratio of the maximum stress or load which something can withstand to the stress or load which it was designed to withstand under normal operation
The common safety factor used for elevator support cables is 11.
- sleaze <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- the corrupt or tainted element of a political party or administration
- sleaze <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- the sleazy or sordid aspect of a political situation
- space <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- The ratio of the volume occupied by the wire in the winding, or the iron in the core, to the total volume of the winding or the core
- sun protection <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- an indication of how long a sunscreen remains effective when applied to the skin
Example: If someone normally burns in 10 minutes with no sunscreen, then a sunscreen with factor 20 will provide protection for up to 20x10 = 200 minutes.
- tumor necrosis <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- Any of several polypeptide hormones, produced by macrophages, that can destroy some cancer cells
- vascular endothelial growth <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- A signalling protein that regulates vasculogenesis
- warp <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- A hypothetical figure describing a speed of one light-year per hour
- x <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- Alternative spelling of X factor
- megakaryocyte growth and development <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- Thrombopoietin (THPO) also known as megakaryocyte growth and development factor (MGDF) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the THPO gene
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- {n} an agent for another, deputy, substitute
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- Resolve into factors
- <span class="word-self">factorspan> in
- Resolve into factors; "a quantum computer can factor the number 15"; (synonym) factor, factor out
- <span class="word-self">factorspan> into
- Resolve into factors
- <span class="word-self">factorspan> out
- (Or 'factor in')Resolve into factors; "a quantum computer can factor the number 15"
- fatgue notch <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- A notch, scratch, or other impairment on the surface of a metal resulting in premature failure of the metal
- geogenic <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- (Çevre) Geogenic factors are those which originate in the soil, as opposed to those of anthropic origin (anthropogenic)
- intrinsic <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- A substance that is secreted by the gastric mucous membrane and is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 in the intestines
- powder <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- (Madencilik) The quantity of explosive used per unit of rock blasted, measured in lb/yd3 (kg/m3 ) per ton (metric ton) of rock
- preexponential <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- In chemical kinetics, the "preexponential" factor or "A factor" is the pre-exponential constant in the Arrhenius equation, an empirical relationship between temperature and rate coefficient. It is usually designated by A when determined from experiment, while Z is usually left for collision frequency
- sequence-specific DNA-binding <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- (Biyoloji) In molecular biology and genetics, a transcription factor (sometimes called a sequence-specific DNA-binding factor) is a protein that binds to specific DNA sequences, thereby controlling the flow (or transcription) of genetic information from DNA to mRNA. Transcription factors perform this function alone or with other proteins in a complex, by promoting (as an activator), or blocking (as a repressor) the recruitment of RNA polymerase (the enzyme that performs the transcription of genetic information from DNA to RNA) to specific genes
- transcription <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- (Biyoloji) In molecular biology and genetics, a transcription factor (sometimes called a sequence-specific DNA-binding factor) is a protein that binds to specific DNA sequences, thereby controlling the flow (or transcription) of genetic information from DNA to mRNA. Transcription factors perform this function alone or with other proteins in a complex, by promoting (as an activator), or blocking (as a repressor) the recruitment of RNA polymerase (the enzyme that performs the transcription of genetic information from DNA to RNA) to specific genes
- unity power <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- (Elektrik, Elektronik) (electricity) Power factor of 1.0, obtained when current and voltage are in phase, as in a circuit containing only resistance or in a reactive circuit at resonance
- wind chill <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- (Meteoroloji) Wind chill (often popularly called the wind chill factor) is the felt air temperature on exposed skin due to wind. The wind chill temperature is never higher than the air temperature, and the windchill is undefined at the higher temps (above 10 °C [50 °F]). Humidity on the skin can result in a higher felt air temperature, which is accurately termed the heat index (or humidex), and is used instead
- wow <span class="word-self">factorspan>
- An aspect of something that is very impressive or exciting
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- year
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- A funding source that specializes in funding accounts receivable
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- A variable that is controlled or manipulated by the researcher May also be known as the independent variable or factor
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- an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a speech"
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- Given an integer N, any number that divides it is called a factor
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- 1) to divide until no further division (without remainders) can be done -- "The process is called factoring, and the answer is called the prime factorization of the number " (71) 2) number that can divide into another with no remainder -- " in the two numbers being multiplied (called factors) " (126)
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- an independent variable in statistics
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- any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together resolve into factors; "a quantum computer can factor the number 15
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- an independent variable in statistics anything that contributes causally to a result; "a number of factors determined the outcome"
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- resolve into factors; "a quantum computer can factor the number 15"
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- If an amount increases by a factor of two, for example, or by a factor of eight, then it becomes two times bigger or eight times bigger. The cost of butter quadrupled and bread prices increased by a factor of five
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- a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
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- A financial institution that buys a firm's accounts receivable and collects the accounts
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- A decimal value reflecting the proportion of the outstanding principal balance of a mortgage security, which changes over time, in relation to its original principal value The Bond Buyer publishes the "Monthly Factor Report," which contains a list of factors for Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities
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- One of the elements or quantities which, when multiplied together, form a product
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- an independent variable in statistics anything that contributes causally to a result; "a number of factors determined the outcome" any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together resolve into factors; "a quantum computer can factor the number 15
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- {i} cause; agent, broker; financier, money lender; number which is multiplied with another to produce a given product (Mathematics)
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- He may be a home factor or a foreign factor
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- To factor a number means to break it up into numbers that can be multiplied together to get the original number EXAMPLES: 6 = 3 x 2 so, factors of 6 are 3 and 2 9 = 3 x 3 so, factors of 9 are 3 and 3 Sometimes, numbers can be factored into different combinations For example, 8 = 4 x 2 = 2 x 2 x 2 18 = 9 x 2 = 6 x 3 = 3 x 2 x 3 Now, here's a problem for you: What are the factors of 12? For more practice factoring see the Math Pak Factor drills
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- (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity; "genes were formerly called factors"
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- One of the elements, circumstances, or influences which contribute to produce a result; a constituent
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- Financial institution that buys accounts receivables from a firm and bills customers directly, in contrast to a bank that only lends on accounts receivable
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- A term which usually refers to the independent variable If two different independent variables are used they are referred to as Factor A and Factor B Each factor may have different levels, e g if Factor A is a drug treatment then doses of differing amounts are the dose levels
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- A variable in a statistical model whose effect on the dependent variable or variables is to be studied
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- (verb) To factor a number is to determine what prime numbers it is divisible into (noun) A factor of a number is one of two or more expressions that are multiplied together to make that number
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- Any of the numbers or symbols in mathematics that when multiplied together form a product For example, 3 is a factor of 12, because 3 can be multiplied by 4 to give 12 Similarly, 5 is a factor of 20, because 5 times 4 is 20 (cf What are Multiples Discussion)
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- A financial institution that specializes in purchasing accounts receivable from businesses (Chapter 14)
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- A steward or bailiff of an estate
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- One who transacts business for another; an agent; a substitute; especially, a mercantile agent who buys and sells goods and transacts business for others in commission; a commission merchant or consignee
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- To sell accounts receivable at a discount before they are due
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- 1) Numbers that are part of an indicated product For example, the product 8x has two factors: the number 8 and the variable x 2) In dealing with whole numbers, factors of a given whole number are the numbers that it can be divided by with no remainder For example, the factors of 72 include 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, and 72 3) A process that is used to convert an expression into a product of several factors For example, the expression x2 -2x - 15 can be factored into (x + 3)(x - 5)
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- {f} separate into factors (Mathematics)
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- A financial institution that buys a firm's accounts receivables and collects the debt
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- You can use factor to refer to a particular level on a scale of measurement. suncream with a protection factor of
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- any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
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- A number that will divide into another number exactly (The factors of 10 are 1, 2 and 5)
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- Numbers multiplied to produce a specific product For example: 2 x 3 x 3 = 18: factors are 2 and 3; (x - 2) and (x + 1) are factors of x2 + x - 2
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- A company that purchases another company's receivables at a discount and processes and collects the remaining account balances
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- A firm engaged in the business of financing accounts receivable, called factoring
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- 1)A number being multiplied in a multiplication number model 2) A whole number that can divide another whole number without a remainder
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- A decimal value reflecting the proportion of the out-standing principal balance of a mortgage security, which changes over time, in relation to its original principal value The Bond Buyer publishes the "Monthly Factor Report", which contains a list of factors for Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities
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- He may buy and sell in his own name, and he is intrusted with the possession and control of the goods; and in these respects he differs from a broker
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- anything that contributes causally to a result; "a number of factors determined the outcome"
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- As a verb, to factor is the act of buying or selling accounts receivable at a discount As a noun, a factor is a company engaged in the buying of accounts receivable
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- Given an integer n, any number that divides it is called a factor of n For example, 7 is a factor of 91, because 91/7 is an integer
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- one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer; "what are the 4 factors of 6?"
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- A factor is one of the things that affects an event, decision, or situation. Physical activity is an important factor in maintaining fitness
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- To resolve (a quantity) into its factors
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- 4. A factor of a whole number is a smaller whole number which can be multiplied with another whole number to produce the first whole number. to divide a number into factors factor in to include a particular thing in your calculations about how long something will take, how much it will cost etc factor out to not include something in your calculations about how long something will take, how much it will cost etc. In multiplication, one of two or more numerical or algebraic components of a product. A whole number's factors are the whole numbers that divide evenly into it (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12 are factors of 12). To factor a counting number means to break it down into its prime number factors. To factor a polynomial is to find its prime polynomial factors, a basic procedure for solving algebraic equations. According to the fundamental theorem of arithmetic, the prime factorization of any number or polynomial is unique
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- a protein in the blood that is needed to form the blood clot