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Definition factor in British English
factor
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈfæktə(r)/
▪ crucial, deciding, decisive, determining, important, key, major
Example
Public pressure was a factor in the government's decision.
2
a measurement that shows how strong or large something is
Example
Use a sun cream with a high protection factor.
Synonyms and related words
Example
2 and 3 are factors of 6.
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