- factor⇄common divisor orfactor
a number that will divide a group of two or more other numbers without a remainder.
Ex. 2 is a common divisor of 4, 6, 8, and 10. - factor⇄factor, noun, verb.
- factor⇄noun 1. any one of the causes that help to bring about a result; one element in a situation.
Ex. Ability, industry, and health are factors of his success in school. Endurance is an important factor of success in sports.
2. any one of the num - factor⇄v.i. to be a factor; act or serve as a factor.
- factor⇄v.t. 1. to separate or resolve into factors; factorize.
2. to buy and collect the receivable accounts of (a business).