Both Uses
factor
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White: The Great Pursuit
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- "You said time was a factor," he said.†
Chpt 41 *factor = thing that affects a result or outcome
- But they hadn't factored in Thomas.†
Chpt 44 *factored = considered (for affect on a result or outcome)
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) There are many specialized meanings in fields such as mathematics, business, finance, biology, and grammar.