factor

Definition

  • noun: something that helps produce or influence a result
  • noun: one who acts or transacts business for another
  • verb: to consider or include (something) in making a judgment or calculation
  • verb: to work as a factor
  • + 'in' or 'into'
  • synonyms: agent, substitute, constituent

Examples

  • Cost was the 'decisive/deciding/determining factor' in their decision. [=the most important reason for their decision]

  • The 'deciding factor' was cost. [=the decision was based on cost; the least expensive option was chosen]

  • Costs increased/decreased by a 'factor' of 10. [=costs were 10 times higher/lower than they had been]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) that landed that plane on the river as much as the mechanics of the aircraft. Are you saying that Captain Sully wasn't a hero? No, no. There were just other factors. Are you not an American? Hey, fuckface, you want to get your shit out of my car or what? I... Yeah. (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits