factor
gb/fˈæktɚ/ us/fˈæktɚ/
A2
Inglese
~ 700
tényező, osztó, figyelembe vesz
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
tényező
B1
Schema d'uso:
[something] is a factor in [something]
Weather was a major factor in the team's victory.
Az időjárás jelentős tényező volt a csapat győzelmében.
Cost is an important factor when choosing a car.
Az ár fontos tényező, amikor autót választunk.
Her experience was the deciding factor in getting the job.
Stress is a known risk factor for heart disease.
Esempi per chi studia
Price is a big factor in my choice.
Az ár nagyon fontos tényező a választásomban.
Weather was a factor in the delay.
Az időjárás is közrejátszott a késésben.
Hard work is a factor in success.
Practice is a key factor in learning English.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'factor' with 'fact'. A 'factor' affects a result; a 'fact' is simply true information.
Significato
Something influencing an outcome
Collocazioni
key factor
|important factor
|major factor
|contributing factor
|risk factor
Sinonimi
element (Stresses being part of a whole rather than its influence.)
|
component (Focuses on being a piece of something rather than its causal role.)
Contrari
irrelevance (Something with no effect on the outcome.)
Temi
general
|decision-making
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definizione
Something that helps cause a result.
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome.
SOSTANTIVO
A2
TECHNICAL
2
Schema d'uso:
[number] is a factor of [number]
Three is a factor of twelve.
A 3 osztója a 12-nek.
The prime factors of 28 are 2 and 7.
A 28 prímtényezői a 2 és a 7.
Finding common factors is useful for simplifying fractions.
Esempi per chi studia
Two is a factor of eight.
A 2 osztója a 8-nak.
Five is not a factor of twelve.
Az 5 nem osztója a 12-nek.
The factors of ten are one, two, five, and ten.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'factor' with 'multiple'. A multiple is bigger than the original number; a factor is smaller or equal.
Significato
Number dividing another exactly
Collocazioni
prime factor
|common factor
|highest common factor
Sinonimi
divisor (More strictly used for numbers that divide another exactly; often interchangeable in math contexts.)
Contrari
multiple (A number produced by multiplying the given number by an integer.)
Temi
mathematics
|education
|science
Definizione
A number that can be multiplied by another number to get a given number, or that divides it without leaving a remainder.
A number or quantity that, when multiplied by another, produces a given number or expression, or that divides another number exactly without remainder.
VERBO
B2
3
Schema d'uso:
to factor [something] into [something]
We need to factor in the extra costs when budgeting.
A költségvetés tervezésekor figyelembe kell vennünk a pluszköltségeket.
The forecast factors seasonal changes into its predictions.
Az előrejelzés figyelembe veszi az évszakos változásokat.
They didn't factor the delay into their schedule.
Esempi per chi studia
Please factor in the travel time.
Kérlek, vedd figyelembe az utazási időt.
He did not factor the rain into his plans.
Nem vette figyelembe az esőt a terveiben.
We must factor extra costs into the budget.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use 'factor' alone instead of 'factor in' when meaning 'include in consideration'. The preposition is needed for clarity.
Significato
Include in consideration or calculation
Collocazioni
factor in
|factor into
Sinonimi
include (General term for making something part of a whole; less specific to calculations or planning.)
|
consider (Emphasizes thinking about something rather than formally including it in calculations.)
Contrari
ignore (To not consider something when deciding or calculating.)
Temi
planning
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definizione
To think about something as part of making a decision or plan.
To include something as part of the reasoning, calculation, or planning for a situation or decision.
Grammatica
Forma base
factor
IPA
GB/fˈæktɚ/
US/fˈæktɚ/
Sillabe e accento
factor (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (factor)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: factor
- Plural: factors
Verb
- Base: factor
- 3rd Person Singular: factors
- Present Participle: factoring
- Past: factored
Famiglia di parole
Forms
factors
noun
factoring
verb
factored
verb
Advanced or less common
factorize
verb
factorization
noun
Espressioni
factor in
1/fˈæktɚ ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Include in planning or calculation
To include something when you think about or plan something.
Esempi
- You must factor in fuel costs when you plan your trip.
- The model factors in recent market changes.
key factor
1/kˈi fˈæktɚ/
fixed phrase
Most important influence on result
The most important thing that affects the result of something.
Esempi
- Trust is a key factor in any relationship.
- Speed was the key factor in winning the race.
risk factor
1/ɹˈɪsk fˈæktɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Condition increasing risk of harm/disease
Something that makes it more likely you will get a disease or have a problem.
Esempi
- Smoking is a major risk factor for lung cancer.
- High blood pressure is a common risk factor for heart disease.