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    • factor :anything that contributes causally to a result
      • a number of factors determined the outcome

    • factor :resolve into factors
      • a quantum computer can factor the number 15

    • factor :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

    • factor :be a contributing factor
      • make things factor into a company's profitability

    • factor :one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
      • what are the 4 factors of 6?

    • factor :consider as relevant when making a decision
      • You must factor in the recent developments

    • factor :(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

    • factor :a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

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