Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Factors.
Factors - as a noun
Anything that contributes causally to a result
Example: "A number of factors determined the outcome"
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An abstract part of something
Example: "Jealousy was a component of his character"
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One of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
Example: "What are the 4 factors of 6?"
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A businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
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Any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
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An independent variable in statistics
(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"
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- dominant gene
- allele
- allelomorph
- genetic marker
- homeotic gene
- lethal gene
- linkage group
- linked genes
- modifier
- modifier gene
- mutant gene
- nonallele
- operator gene
- oncogene
- transforming gene
- polygene
- proto-oncogene
- recessive gene
- regulator gene
- regulatory gene
- repressor gene
- structural gene
- suppresser
- suppresser gene
- suppressor
- suppressor gene
- transgene
- x-linked gene
- holandric gene
- y-linked gene
- epistatic gene
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Factors - as a verb
Resolve into factors
Example: "A quantum computer can factor the number 15"
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Be a contributing factor
Example: "Make things factor into a company's profitability"
Consider as relevant when making a decision
Example: "You must factor in the recent developments"
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Example Sentences
"Genetics is one of the factors that influence a person's height."
"Genetics and environment are both important factors in determining a person's height."
"One of the key factors for success in business is effective communication."
"Financial stability is often influenced by various economic factors."
"Government policies can have a significant impact on economic factors."
Word Game Points
Is FACTORS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, factors is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FACTORS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is FACTORS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, factors is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFACTORS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is FACTORS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, factors is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFACTORS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
