Both Uses of
factor
in
Fearless
- "I don't think I've ever had such beads of sweat rolling off me before I tell this story to people I know have loved me and prayed for me and been such a determining factor in changing my life," he began.†
p. 76.3 *factor = thing that affects a result or outcome
- Besides the AK, there were some other identifying factors that told me, without a doubt, this was a Taliban fighter.†
p. 273.8factors = things that affect 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) 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.