Factoring - English meaning

verb

Another term for factorize.

Usage examples:

Last year researchers factored a number 155 digits long

verb

Organize (the source code of a piece of software) into different components that are easier to maintain and work with.

Usage examples:

This situation occurs when code is factored to remove application- and domain-specific dependencies

verb

(of a company) sell (its invoices) to a factor.

Usage examples:

They collected rents while he factored these forfeited estates

noun

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

Usage examples:

His skill was a factor in ensuring that so much was achieved

noun

A number or quantity that when multiplied with another produces a given number or expression.

Usage examples:

An amount that exceeds it by a factor of 1000 or more

noun

A level on a scale of measurement.

Usage examples:

You can select from the standard list of scale factors or key in your own.

noun

Any of a number of substances in the blood, mostly identified by numerals, which are involved in coagulation.

Usage examples:

These include a change in the balance between procoagulant and anticoagulant factors in the blood.

noun

An agent who buys and sells goods on commission.

Usage examples:

His father was chief factor for the hudson's bay company