1. circumstances, facts, or influences that contribute to a particular result or situation
2. numbers that divide evenly into another number
Usage: mathematics

Examples

• Several factors contributed to the team’s success this season.
• Weather conditions were important factors in planning the outdoor event.
• The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.
• Economic factors influenced the company’s decision to expand.
• Safety factors must be considered before starting construction.
• Find all the factors of 24 for your math homework.
• Multiple factors led to the traffic delay this morning.