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  • present tense form of factor (3rd person singular).
  • plural of factor.
Synonyms

factors

American  
[fak-terz] / ˈfæk tərz /

noun

  1. the plural of factor.


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Our research suggests that this has contributed to the influx, alongside other factors such as misinformation about changes to Spanish immigration law and allegations about weak border controls.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

There are many factors that go into determining how much of an impact eliminating the tax cap would have on the Social Security’s bottom line.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Those include using the technology to evaluate complex risk factors and relationships to determine more precise prices that reflect the underlying level of risk for certain policies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

After researchers accounted for factors including age, education, genetics, race and hypertension, hormone therapy use was associated with 35% lower odds of showing signs of Alzheimer's disease at autopsy.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

Nuclear plant workers know that if they need to enter an area where they may be exposed to radiation, there are three factors that can reduce their exposure: time, distance, and shielding.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

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