factor

noun

ˈfak-tər How to pronounce factor (audio)
Definition of factornext
1
as in delegate
a person who acts or does business for another at the auction the high bidder for the painting was actually a factor for a wealthy art collector

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2
as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole price was only one factor in my decision to buy the car

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Recent Examples of factor But the roommates’ delay in calling 911 is not entirely surprising as there are many factors that go into responding to a stressful situation like this, Cauffman, the UC Irvine professor, said. — Taylor Romine, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025 In addition to the blizzard, several other factors contributed to the tragedy on Mount Everest that day. — Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025 But those factors are probably not making the difference between being able to retire and working full-time well into your golden years. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025 These are all factors that can lower your credit score overall. — Kirk Pepi, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for factor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
  1. delegate
  2. component
  3. agent
  4. element
  5. representative
  6. ingredient
  7. deputy
  8. member
Noun
  • But most of the delegates were persuaded and supported his resolutions.
    — Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Some of the delegates from Africa, South America and Asian countries were quite critical of how European defense spending dominated main discussions instead of other threats, such as climate change.
    — The Dial, The Dial, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • Risk Management Risk management is another essential component.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • This is an incredible deal on a slimline laptop with a nice screen and some solid components.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of component
Noun
  • Family Photo That all changed on the evening of March 8, when federal agents arrived at their door.
    — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Here, traffic optimization isn’t just a single system’s job; fleets of autonomous vehicles, interconnected traffic lights, and predictive analytics engines work as coordinated agents, dynamically rerouting vehicles and minimizing congestion.
    — Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of agent
Noun
  • There’s a retractable roof to protect you and your drinks from the elements, as well as semi-private dining cabanas that are surrounded by greenery and palm trees.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The salt accord therefore brings in that human, animalistic element but in a much lighter way.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of element
Noun
  • The group’s legal representatives pointed to some instances in an email to TIME.
    — Chad de Guzman, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This year, the party has spent nearly $152,000 backing a slate of Calumet City candidates led by Mayor Thaddeus Jones, who also is a state representative.
    — R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of representative
Noun
  • While shaving cream can be effective on its own, it can also be combined with other cleaning ingredients to make even more of an impact.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
    — Isabel Vasquez RD LDN, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of ingredient
Noun
  • Also in the power hallway is Beau Harrison, deputy chief of staff for operations.
    — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • During that period, his brother was hired into what appears to have been his first federal job—deputy director of the Office of Secretarial Boards and Councils at the Department of Energy.
    — David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of deputy
Noun
  • With only one chance to get it right and so many things that could go wrong, the pressure was intense on every member of the crew.
    — Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Community members clean up significant storm damage in Coosa County, Alabama, Sunday.
    — Robert Shackelford, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of member

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