Definitions

1. noun

a person, thing, or influence that contributes to a particular result or situation

“The weather was a factor in the decision to cancel the outdoor event.”

2. verb

to reduce or eliminate something

“The new policy will factor out unnecessary expenses from the budget.”

3. verb

to calculate or determine something

“The computer program will factor in all the variables to give an accurate estimate.”

4. noun

a number or quantity that divides another number or quantity without leaving a remainder

“The prime factor of 12 is 2, 2, and 3.”