important factor
1factor — aside from its technical senses, means ‘a fact or circumstance that contributes to a result’, and the notion of cause lies at the heart of its use, as in Gladstone s sentence (1878) The first factor in the making of a nation is its religion. A… …
2factor — 01. Environmental pollution seems to be an important [factor] in the increase in cancers all over the world. 02. Regular physical exercise is an essential [factor] in the maintenance of good health. 03. Carl fears that race may have been a… …
3factor — I UK [ˈfæktə(r)] / US [ˈfæktər] noun [countable] Word forms factor : singular factor plural factors *** 1) one of the things that influence whether an event happens or the way that it happens an important/major/key factor: Safety is the single… …
4factor — fac|tor1 W1S3 [ˈfæktə US ər] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(cause/influence)¦ 2¦(level on a scale)¦ 3 by a factor of five/ten etc 4¦(mathematics)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1400 1500; : French; Origin: facteur, from Latin factor doer, maker , from facere to do, make ] …
5factor — fac|tor1 [ fæktər ] noun count *** 1. ) one of the things that influence whether an event happens or the way that it happens: We have tried to identify the factors that influence the age at which children leave school. factor in: Public pressure… …
6factor — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ big, important, main, major, relevant, significant ▪ one of the most significant factors ▪ critical …
7factor — / fæktə/ noun 1. something which is important, or which is taken into account when making a decision ● The drop in sales is an important factor in the company’s lower profits. ● Motivation was an important factor in drawing up the new pay scheme …
8factor — / fæktə/ noun 1. something which is important or which is taken into account when making a decision ● The drop in sales is an important factor in the company’s lower profits. ● Motivation was an important factor in drawing up the new pay scheme.… …
9factor — 1 noun (C) 1 CAUSE/INFLUENCE one of several things that influence or cause a situation: The rise in crime is mainly due to social and economic factors. (+ in): The vaccination program has been a major factor in the improvement of health standards …
10factor — [[t]fæ̱ktə(r)[/t]] ♦♦ factors, factoring, factored 1) N COUNT A factor is one of the things that affects an event, decision, or situation. Physical activity is an important factor in maintaining fitness. 2) N COUNT: usu sing, usu a N of num If an …
