All 6 Uses of
factor
in
The Sunlight Dialogues
- The Time and Truth Factors.†
Chpt 5 *factors = things that affect a result or outcome
- And then the politicians get into it, with their talk about the Productive Time Factor and Public Relations, not to mention the relatives they want to give jobs ...and yet all the citizens, the newspapers expect ...†
Chpt 1
- Time Product Factor.†
Chpt 2
- All had something to do with Mayor Mullen's Time-Product-Factor.†
Chpt 5
- But a man like Boyle ..."The Truth-Product-Factor," he said aloud.†
Chpt 5
- And who's to decide when holding out for the Whole Truth is warranted by the Truth-Product-Factor?†
Chpt 5
Definitions:
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(1)
(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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(2)
(factor as in: factor it into your thinking) include consideration of
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(3)
(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.