factor vs brokerage

factor and brokerage both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
factor	Yes	No	Yes	No
brokerage	Yes	No	No	No

factor (noun)	brokerage (noun)
(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity	place where a broker conducts his business
an abstract part of something	a stock broker's business; charges a fee to act as intermediary between buyer and seller
an independent variable in statistics	the business of a broker; charges a fee to arrange a contract between two parties
anything that contributes causally to a result
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together

factor (verb)	brokerage (verb)
resolve into factors
consider as relevant when making a decision
be a contributing factor