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factor
(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between…
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noun
(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
“Genes were formerly called factors”
noun
An independent variable in statistics
noun
An abstract part of something
“Jealousy was a component of his character”
noun
Anything that contributes causally to a result
“A number of factors determined the outcome”
noun
A businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
noun
Any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
noun
One of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
“What are the 4 factors of 6?”
verb
Resolve into factors
“A quantum computer can factor the number 15”
verb
Consider as relevant when making a decision
“You must factor in the recent developments”
verb
Be a contributing factor
“Make things factor into a company's profitability”
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Genes were formerly called factors
Jealousy was a component of his character
Two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
The grammatical elements of a sentence
A key factor in her success
Humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
A number of factors determined the outcome
What are the 4 factors of 6?
A quantum computer can factor the number 15
You must factor in the recent developments
Make things factor into a company's profitability
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