Both Uses of "factor" in "White: The Great Pursuit"

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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)

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(1) (factor as in: It was the deciding factor.)
something that affects a result or outcome

You also may encounter x-factor or x factor--meaning "the most important thing that influences a result or outcome."
(2) (factor as in: factor it into your thinking)
include consideration of
(3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
There are many specialized meanings in fields such as mathematics, business, finance, biology, and grammar.