factor

A businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission.

(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.

“genes were formerly called factors”

An abstract part of something.

“a key factor in her success”

One of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer.

“what are the 4 factors of 6?”

An independent variable in statistics.

Any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together.

Anything that contributes causally to a result.

“a number of factors determined the outcome”

Be a contributing factor.

“make things factor into a company's profitability”

Consider as relevant when making a decision.

“You must factor in the recent developments”

Resolve into factors.

“a quantum computer can factor the number 15”