factor
Definition 1
General: Constituent or element that brings about certain effects or results, or indicates a specific multiple, number, or quantity.
Definition 2
Financing: Person or firm who buys accounts receivable before their due date at a discounted price (see factoring for details).
Definition 3
Mathematics: (1) Variable under examination in a study. (2) Numerical expression of a value. (3) Ratio (often expressed as a percentage). (4) Number that divides a given number exactly. (5) Two or more expressions multiplied together.
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