factor in

fac·tor in

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Definitions of factor in words

noun factor in one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation: Poverty is only one of the factors in crime. 1
noun factor in Mathematics. one of two or more numbers, algebraic expressions, or the like, that when multiplied together produce a given product; a divisor: 6 and 3 are factors of 18. 1
noun factor in Biochemistry. any of certain substances necessary to a biochemical or physiological process, especially those whose exact nature and function are unknown. 1
noun factor in a business organization that lends money on accounts receivable or buys and collects accounts receivable. 1
noun factor in a person who acts or transacts business for another; an agent. 1
noun factor in an agent entrusted with the possession of goods to be sold in the agent's name; a merchant earning a commission by selling goods belonging to others. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English facto(u)r < Latin factor maker, perpetrator, equivalent to fac(ere) to make, do + -tor -tor

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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