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common factor

British

noun

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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Speed was the most common factor recorded in fatal collisions, according to official statistics published by the Department for Transport.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Another common factor is a heavy debt load, a risk that some investors worry has been accumulating in an exuberant and fast-growing market for company debts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

But upwelling of seawater seems to be a common factor — and strong upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water is currently hugging the Central California coastline.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024

Extensive research consistently underscores a common factor in successful cities: diversity.

From Science Daily • Sep. 18, 2023

Artemis scanned the pages for some other common factor.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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