common factor

British  

noun

1. Also called: common divisor.  a number or quantity that is a factor of each member of a group of numbers or quantities

   5 is a common factor of 15 and 20

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Example Sentences

Many nightclub fires share a common factor: flammable soundproofing foam and interior finishes that cover much of the space and can ignite easily.

From The Wall Street Journal

Claire is calling for "cultural change" around speeding, which is the most common factor recorded in fatal collisions in Great Britain, according to official data.

From BBC

In this book, Stern takes us with him on his travels to Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Italy and Spain to discover the common factors behind the high life-expectancy rates these countries share.

From The Wall Street Journal

While no two agreements are alike, Emanuel notes there are some common factors.

From Barron's

In 2022, the Environment Audit Committee concluded that agriculture was one of the most common factors preventing rivers from being in good health - affecting 40% of them.

From BBC