factors

[fak-terz]

noun

1. the plural of factor.

Example Sentences

In the long term, gaining insight into the genetic factors that help E. coli spread could lead to more targeted therapies and reduce reliance on broad-spectrum antibiotics.

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Recent concern about private lending has been fueled by a confluence of factors, including frauds that led to credit losses at the subprime lender Tricolor Holdings and the auto-parts supplier First Brands.

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"Lifestyle factors appear to impact the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that lifestyle changes may slow the emergence of cognitive symptoms if we act early."

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The ability to compartmentalise has been one of the defining factors of Victoria Mboko's ascent.

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As global investors recalibrate exposure to emerging markets, credible fiscal frameworks and market-friendly policies can be decisive factors.

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Related Words

• aspect 
• cause 
• circumstance 
• component 
• consideration 
• element 
• influence 
• ingredient 
• part 
• point 
• thing