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WordBand 4.5–5.5Core (NGSL)
factor
/ˈfæktə/
noun1 of 2
something that influences a result
- “The decrease in crime can be attributed to several factors.”Tatoeba
- “These factors encouraged the development of new trends in music.”Tatoeba
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verb2 of 2
(of a number or other mathematical object) To be a product of other objects.
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evidencenounFacts or signs that show something is true.
substantiateverbTo prove that a claim is true by giving evidence.
subsideverbTo become less strong, and gradually die down.
rely onPhrasal verbTo depend on someone or something.
deal withPhrasal verbTo handle a problem or situation.
the tip of the icebergA small visible part of a much bigger problem.
widespreadadjectiveFound or happening in many places or among many people.
objectivitynounJudging facts fairly without being influenced by personal feelings.
Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)