All 4 Uses of "factor" in "Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes"

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Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
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I'm sure there are other factors, but I do believe that is the major part.†
Chpt 15

factors = things that affect a result or outcome
"Other factors," Mr. Ellerby says quietly.†
Chpt 15 *
Could some of those other factors include the kind of pressure this boy feels to perform?†
Chpt 15
There's a strong case to be made for that belief being a core factor in keeping humans on their knees.†
Chpt 2

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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.