Another word for factor
Noun
divisor, factor - one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
Example:- what are the 4 factors of 6?
factor - anything that contributes causally to a result
Example:- a number of factors determined the outcome
factor - any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
factor - an independent variable in statistics
component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient - an abstract part of something
Example:- jealousy was a component of his character
agent, broker, factor - a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
cistron, factor, gene - (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
Example:- genes were formerly called factors
Verb
factor, factor in, factor out - resolve into factors
Example:- a quantum computer can factor the number 15
factor, factor in, factor out - consider as relevant when making a decision
Example:- You must factor in the recent developments
factor - be a contributing factor
Example:- make things factor into a company's profitability