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 sector’s valuations should also continue to appreciate, driven by factors such as high dividend yields, Woo says.

From The Wall Street Journal

At least three important factors made that happen.

From Los Angeles Times

Officials have been looking at factors including the styrofoam panels and bamboo scaffolding use in a renovation project at the site.

From Barron's

U.S. labor productivity growth averaged 2.2% annually since 2022, driven by investments, new businesses, and immigration, but these factors are now declining.

From Barron's

A variety of factors could power stocks higher, offsetting risks such as a potentially disruptive Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.

From Barron's