definition of
factor

[1] #1 factor n. anything that contributes causally to a result; "a number of factors determined the outcome". wn

[2] #2 factor n. [component, constituent, element, ingredient] an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a s. wn

[3] #3 factor n. [divisor] one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer; "what are the 4 factors of 6?". wn

[4] #4 factor v. [factor in, factor out] resolve into factors; "a quantum computer can factor the number 15". wn

[5] #5 factor n. [agent, broker] a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission. wn