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[change]- (countable) A factor is one of a number of things that causes a result.
- The main factor in the success of our program is our excellent teachers.
- (countable) (mathematics) The factor is a number that is multiplied with another to form a larger number.
- 2 x 3 = 6; 2 and 3 are factors of 6.
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- (transitive) If you factor a number, you find all of its factors.