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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The airline gives conservative guidance that factors in the impact of major disruptive events before they happen.

From The Wall Street Journal

Strong, who is an anthropologist, said she was dismayed by the "massive increase" in reports and there are a "combination of factors" contributing to why that may be.

From BBC

DJ Versatile said she wanted the black community to understand that the remarks "do not represent as intent or belief and that they are factors of an involuntary disability".

From BBC

One of the key factors for success is being in the right place.

From BBC

“You came in with a relatively optimistic outlook for the year, and now investors are running into risk factors that weren’t necessarily at the top of their lists,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal