Definitions:

1. anything that contributes causally to a result noun
   • a number of factors determined the outcome
2. be a contributing factor verb
   • make things factor into a company's profitability
3. consider as relevant when making a decision verb
   • You must factor in the recent developments
4. one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer noun
   • what are the 4 factors of 6?
5. resolve into factors verb
   • a quantum computer can factor the number 15

Synonyms:

• agent
• broker
• component
• divisor
• factor in
• factor out
• gene

NearBy Words:

• factorial
• factoring
• factorisation
• factorise
• factorization
• factorize
• factory
• factory-made