factor

noun

1. (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

e.g. genes were formerly called factors

Synonym: genecistron

2. an independent variable in statistics

3. an abstract part of something

e.g. jealousy was a component of his character
two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
the grammatical elements of a sentence
a key factor in her success
humor: an effective ingredient of a speech

Synonym: componentconstituentelementingredient

4. anything that contributes causally to a result

e.g. a number of factors determined the outcome

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

Synonym: agentbroker

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

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

e.g. what are the 4 factors of 6?

Synonym: divisor

verb

1. resolve into factors

e.g. a quantum computer can factor the number 15

Synonym: factor infactor out

2. consider as relevant when making a decision

e.g. You must factor in the recent developments

Synonym: factor infactor out

3. be a contributing factor

e.g. make things factor into a company's profitability

1. 因素;要素
A factor is one of the things that affects an event, decision, or situation.

factor在线翻译

e.g. Physical activity is an important factor in maintaining fitness.
进行体育活动是保持身体健康的一个重要因素。

2. (增长的)倍数
If an amount increases by a factor of two, for example, or by a factor of eight, then it becomes two times bigger or eight times bigger.

factor的反义词

e.g. The cost of butter quadrupled and bread prices increased by a factor of five.
黄油价格涨了 4 倍，面包价格涨了 5 倍。

3. 系数
You can use factor to refer to a particular level on a scale of measurement.

e.g. ...suncream with a protection factor of 8.
防晒系数为 8 的防晒霜

4. 因子;因数
A factor of a whole number is a smaller whole number which can be multiplied with another whole number to produce the first whole number.

相关词组：factor in

1. 系数：GD 05-2004 双舷侧散货船结构强度直接计算指南(CCS)V--最小服务航速(knots)根据有限元计算,其后处理中显示的系数(factor)即为临界屈曲因子λ,可以根据边界约束情况乘

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2. 因式分解：命令条窗口几乎包含所有可以使用的计算,General Math内是对于表达式的操作,如简化(simple),因式分解(factor),展开(expand)等,Plot command内是画图命令,MATLAB主程序中的图形命令在这儿都能找到.