factors

[fak-terz] / ˈfæk tərz /

NOUN

determinant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect cause circumstance component consideration element influence ingredient part point thing

STRONG

agency agent aid antecedent board constituent instrument instrumentality item means portion

WEAK

fixin's makin's part and parcel

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

Example Sentences

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A company presentation cited a litany of other factors.

From Barron's

But here’s the kicker: While many factors point to further dollar weakness, it isn’t crazy to think that the opposite could happen.

From Barron's

For global consumers choosing among a Ford, a Volkswagen, a Honda or a Kia, price is one of many factors they consider alongside safety, comfort and the size of the touch screen.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wacker Chemie’s earnings outlook looks challenging due to a combination of structural and cyclical factors, and these don’t seem to be fully reflected in the valuation, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

The four factors and their percentages within the index provider’s scoring methodology are:

From MarketWatch