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factor - anything that contributes causally to a result; "a number of factors determined the outcome" |
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cause a justification for something existing or happening; "he had no cause to complain"; "they had good reason to rejoice"
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fundamental the lowest tone of a harmonic series
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parameter a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
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unknown quantity a factor in a given situation whose bearing and importance is not apparent; "I don't know what the new man will do; he's still an unknown quantity"
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wild card a playing card whose value can be determined by the person who holds it
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releasing factor,
releasing hormone,
rf a substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland
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intrinsic factor a substance produced by the mucosa of the stomach and intestines that is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12; "lack of intrinsic factor can result in pernicious anemia"
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factor - any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together |
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number an item of merchandise offered for sale; "she preferred the black nylon number"; "this sweater is an all-wool number"
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deflator a statistical factor designed to remove the effect of inflation; inflation adjusted variables are in constant dollars
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conversion factor factor by which a quantity that is expressed in one set of units must be multiplied in order to convert it into another set of units
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constant of proportionality,
factor of proportionality the constant value of the ratio of two proportional quantities x and y; usually written y = kx, where k is the factor of proportionality
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factor - an independent variable in statistics |
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experimental variable,
independent variable (statistics) a variable whose values are independent of changes in the values of other variables
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factor - resolve into factors; "a quantum computer can factor the number 15" |
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compute,
cipher,
cypher,
figure,
calculate,
reckon,
work out understand; "He didn't figure her"
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arithmetic the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
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factor - consider as relevant when making a decision; "You must factor in the recent developments" |
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study,
consider learn by reading books; "He is studying geology in his room"; "I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now"
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factor - be a contributing factor; "make things factor into a company's profitability" |
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bestow,
impart,
lend,
contribute,
add,
bring give as a gift
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