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multiple factors

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plural noun

  1. genetics two or more genes that act as a unit, producing cumulative effects in the phenotype

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The new framework addresses this challenge by modeling multiple factors simultaneously.

From Science Daily Jun. 29, 2026

“Unfortunately, the reality is that admissions and enrollment choices require balancing multiple factors and responding to outcomes that vary from year to year,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

VPN speeds depend on multiple factors — some of which are out of the VPN provider’s hands, such as your local network conditions.

From Salon Mar. 13, 2026

She says there are multiple factors that make people hesitant to have the vaccine.

From BBC Feb. 21, 2026

While the multiple factors in wheat seem to be different, those reported by East and Shull appear to be merely duplicates.

From Applied Eugenics by Popenoe, Paul

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