Definition of "factors" []

• Plural form of factor. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of factor. (verb)

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• "With this fundamental point as a basis, we look to nature for two kinds of natural processes or factors, first, those which may originate variations as _primary factors_, -- the counterparts of human ingenuity and invention in the case of locomotive evolution, -- and the"
• " factors and opportunity factors as well here ... we don't know exactly  what combination resulted in his wanting to murder young women-exactly why"
• "A number of short term factors, including a higher proportion of higher-cost inventory in second quarter shipments, an increase in non-silicon costs, and a faster than expected drop in solar module ASP all contributed to the low margin levels."