factor

CEFRB1

/ˈfæk.təː/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    One of the things that influences a result.

  2. 02

    noun

    A number that divides another number exactly.

Examples

  • Obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease.

  • When applying to American universities, your TOEFL score is only one factor.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˈfæk.tʰɚ] ~ [ˈfæk.tʰɹ̩]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A commission agent.

  2. An agent or representative; a reseller or distributor (sometimes with a private label); a consignee.

  3. A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization.

More examples

In context

  • What factor contributed to the reaction?

  • The economy was a factor in this year's budget figures.

  • The factor of the trading post bought the furs.

Quick test

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The main blank determining her success was consistent daily practice.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French facteur, from Latin factor (“a doer, maker, performer”), from factus (“done or made”), perfect passive participle of faciō (“do, make”).