Factored

adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Expressed in terms of factors (values that are multiplied together to form a whole)

    "A radical in final factored form is written last, proceeded by the other factors listed with numbers before letters (variables); and variables are usually listed in alphabetical order."

  2. 2
    Having been subjected to, or resulting from a factor analysis.

    "To study the predictive efficiency of the M-Scales, the design was based on correlational analysis while the factored dimensions of the M-Scales were studied through factor analysis."

  3. 3
    Based on groups or categories of inputs.

    "In Argos we used factored data descriptions. Instead of considering the body of a description as a collection of predicates all of equal importance, we group the predicates into meaningful concepts for the domain, and then use these concepts as appropriate in the body of the relational definitions."

  4. 4
    Adjusted (usually increased) to compensate for unknown factors or associated amounts.

    "The reader's attention is drawn to the main disadvantage of a factored estimate (vs. a curve estimate, the normal alternative at this stage in project development)."

  5. 5
    Pertaining to the sale of receivables to a third party.

    "Factored loan volume in the United States last year alone was in excess of $80 billion (most of which was done by banks)."

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of factor form-of, participle, past

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