factors

[fak-terz] / ˈfæk tərz /

NOUN

determinant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect cause circumstance component consideration element influence ingredient part point thing

STRONG

agency agent aid antecedent board constituent instrument instrumentality item means portion

WEAK

fixin's makin's part and parcel

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

Example Sentences

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As long as the system knows its starting position on a map, and factors in wind and other variables, it can determine its location with a high degree of accuracy.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the handheld form factor of the iPod, among other factors, influenced the decision to make a phone instead.

From The Wall Street Journal

Frank's shortcomings were laid bare during his ill-fated eight-month reign in charge - but he could point to other factors that have led Spurs to the dark place they currently occupy as mitigating circumstances.

From BBC

That represented "another big complication for airlines' planning" on top of the usual factors, such as meteorological conditions, and the ramifications that a delayed flight can have for an aircraft and crew's next scheduled flight.

From BBC

"These factors need to be taken into account," he added.

From Barron's