ファクター
Meanings
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Used in mathematical, scientific, and general contexts to refer to an element that contributes to a result.
An important factor in success is effort.
In this formula, each factor affects the result.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の重要なファクターan important factor in (something)
Price is an important factor in deciding whether to buy.
- ファクターを考慮するto take a factor into consideration
When making a plan, you need to take many factors into consideration.
- 〈事〉がファクターとなるfor something to become a factor (in an outcome)
Changes in temperature become a factor that affects the harvest.
- 〈数〉つのファクター(a certain number of) factors
Several factors are related to success.