Both Uses of
factor
in
Murder On The Orient Express
- At the end of it anything that the three men did not know about Foscarelli's business methods, his journeys, his income, and his opinion of the United States and most European countries seemed a negligible factor.
Chpt 2.10 *factor = thing that affects a result or outcome
- There is something in this case-some factor-that escapes me!
Chpt 2.15
Definitions:
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(factor as in: It was the deciding factor.) something that affects a result or outcomeYou also may encounter x-factor or x factor--meaning "the most important thing that influences a result or outcome."
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(factor as in: factor it into your thinking) include consideration of
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
See a comprehensive dictionary for other meanings. Less common meanings include one that has to do with units of measurement. More specialized meanings are used in fields including mathematics, business, finance, biology, and grammar.