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factor vs section

section vs factor

factor and section both are nouns.

factor and section both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
factor Yes No Yes No
section Yes No Yes No
As nouns, section is a hypernym of factor; that is, section is a word with a broader meaning than factor:
  • factor: an abstract part of something
  • section: one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
Other hypernyms of factor include division, part.
factor (noun) section (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 the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
an abstract part of something one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
an independent variable in statistics one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
anything that contributes causally to a result a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission a segment of a citrus fruit
one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer a small army unit usually having a special function
any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
a specialized division of a large organization
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
a land unit equal to 1 square mile
factor (verb) section (verb)
resolve into factors divide into segments
consider as relevant when making a decision
be a contributing factor
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