factor

• Nom désignant une circonstance, un fait ou une influence qui contribue à un résultat ou à une issue donnée, ou encore un élément constitutif ou un coefficient en mathématiques.

A noun referring to a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome.

1. Contributing elementB1formal

   A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome.

   Facteur contribuant

   • Cost is a major factor in our decision.
   • Several factors contributed to the company's success.
   • The weather was a key factor in the delay.

   Synonymesaspectcausecircumstancecomponentconsiderationdeterminantelementinfluencepartvariable

2. Mathematical factorB2formalscientific

   A number or quantity that when multiplied with another produces a given number or expression.

   facteur (mathématiques)

   • The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.
   • In algebra, we factor the equation to find its roots.
   • Prime factors are numbers that are only divisible by 1 and themselves.

   Synonymesdivisor

3. Manufacturing factorC1formaltechnical

   A level or amount of something, often used in technical or industrial contexts.

   Facteur de fabrication

   • The safety factor of the bridge was calculated carefully.
   • We need to increase the power factor of the electrical system.
   • The design includes a factor of safety to prevent failure.

   Synonymesamountlevelmeasurequantity

• Verbe signifiant prendre en compte ou inclure quelque chose comme élément dans un calcul, une situation ou une décision.

A verb used to indicate the act of considering or including something as an element in a calculation, situation, or decision.

1. Include as a factorB2formal

   To consider or include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.

   prendre en compte

   • We need to factor in the cost of materials.
   • The weather was factored into the travel plans.
   • You should factor the time needed for research.

   Synonymesallow forconsiderincludeincorporatetake into account

2. Resolve into factorsC1formalscientific

   To break down a number or expression into its constituent factors (mathematical context).

   Factoriser

   • The teacher showed us how to factor the quadratic equation.
   • You need to factor the polynomial completely.
   • He factored the number 12 into 3 and 4.

   Synonymesfactorisefactorize

   Antonymescombinemultiplyunite

Variantes phrasalfactor infactor out