factor
/ˈfæktə(r)/noun
उच्चारण फ़ैक्टर
कारक, कारण; गुणनखंड
Basic word
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[C]
one of several things that cause or influence something; (maths) a number that divides into another number exactly; the amount by which something increases or decreases
कारक, कारण; गुणनखंड
- a key factor in success
- Factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 12.
- Cost was an important factor in our decision.
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- Weather is a factor we cannot control.
- The number 4 is a factor of 20.
Synonyms element cause component influence consideration
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[T] ~ sth in
to include a particular fact or situation when you are thinking about or planning something
गणना में शामिल करना
- Factor in the travel time.
- You must factor in the cost of repairs.
- They factored the delay into their plan.
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- Did you factor in the monsoon when you chose the dates?
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factor in + noun
Use 'a factor in' for something that helps cause or influence a result.
किसी परिणाम को प्रभावित करने वाली बात के लिए 'a factor in' का प्रयोग होता है।
- Poor diet was a factor in his illness.
- Cost is an important factor in choosing a college.
factor + that-clause / of + noun
Common phrases are 'a factor of safety' and 'the factor that decides' something.
'A factor of safety' और 'the factor that decides' जैसे वाक्यांश आम हैं।
- The deciding factor was the candidate's experience.
factor (mathematics)
In maths a factor is a number that divides another exactly: 3 is a factor of 12.
गणित में factor वह संख्या है जो दूसरी संख्या को पूरा-पूरा विभाजित करे: 3, 12 का factor है।
- 2, 3, 4 and 6 are all factors of 12.
factor something in / into (verb)
As a verb it means to include something in a calculation or plan; the particle 'in' is usual.
Verb के रूप में इसका अर्थ किसी चीज़ को गणना या योजना में शामिल करना है; सामान्यतः 'in' साथ आता है।
- Factor in the travel time before you plan the day.
- We must factor the cost of fuel into the budget.
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adjective + factor
keymajordecidingcrucialcontributingrisk
- Stress is a major contributing factor to heart disease.
verb + factor
considerignoreidentifyweighoverlook
- Examiners consider many factors before declaring results.
factor + in
successfailurethe accidentinflationthe decision
- Heavy rain was a factor in the delay of trains.
noun + factor
timecostriskgrowthsafetyfeel-good
- The cost factor decided our choice of hotel.
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- Hard work is the main factor behind her success.
कड़ी मेहनत उसकी सफलता का मुख्य कारक है।
- Several factors led to the fall in sugar production.
कई कारकों के कारण चीनी का उत्पादन घटा।
- Is 7 a factor of 49?
क्या 7, 49 का गुणनखंड है?
- The monsoon is the biggest factor in India's crop output.
मानसून भारत की फसल पैदावार का सबसे बड़ा कारक है।
- Please factor in the cost of books while planning your fees.
फीस की योजना बनाते समय कृपया पुस्तकों के खर्च को भी शामिल कर लें।
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✗ Hard work is the factor of his success.
✓ Hard work is the factor behind his success.
A cause behind success is 'the factor behind' or 'a factor in', not 'of'.
सफलता के पीछे के कारण के लिए 'the factor behind' या 'a factor in' आता है, 'of' नहीं।
✗ Many factor affect the result.
✓ Many factors affect the result.
'Many' requires a plural noun.
'Many' के बाद plural noun आता है।
✗ Please factor the cost.
✓ Please factor in the cost.
The phrasal verb 'factor in' needs 'in' to mean 'include'.
'Include' अर्थ के लिए phrasal verb 'factor in' में 'in' आवश्यक है।
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factor sth in / factor sth into sth
to include a particular fact or situation when you are thinking about something
(किसी बात को) हिसाब में लेना, ध्यान में रखना
- When you plan your study time, factor in time for revision.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Keep the cause words: factor, cause, reason, element, determinant (a factor that decides something).
कारण के शब्द याद रखिए: factor, cause, reason, element, determinant (कुछ तय करने वाला कारक, निर्धारक)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Factor in (include something when calculating or planning: 'Factor in the cost of books').
Phrasal verb 'factor in' (गणना या योजना में कुछ शामिल करना: 'Factor in the cost of books')।
A deciding or key factor, the feel-good factor (a feeling of confidence and happiness), the X factor (a special quality that makes somebody very successful), risk factor.
Collocations: a deciding या key factor (निर्णायक कारक), the feel-good factor (आत्मविश्वास और प्रसन्नता की भावना), the X factor (किसी को बहुत सफल बनाने वाला विशेष गुण), risk factor (जोखिम कारक)।
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General knowledge
Maths GK: factors of a number divide it exactly; prime factorization expresses a number as a product of prime numbers ('12 = 2 × 2 × 3'); HCF (highest common factor) and LCM (least common multiple).
गणित GK में किसी संख्या के गुणनखंड उसे पूरा विभाजित करते हैं; अभाज्य गुणनखंडन संख्या को अभाज्य संख्याओं के गुणनफल के रूप में दिखाता है ('12 = 2 × 2 × 3'); HCF (महत्तम समापवर्तक) और LCM (लघुत्तम समापवर्त्य)।