factor vs work out

work out vs factor

factor is a noun but work out is not a noun.

factor and work out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
factor	Yes	No	Yes	No
work out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, work out is a hypernym of factor; that is, work out is a word with a broader meaning than factor:

factor: resolve into factors
work out: make a mathematical calculation or computation

Other hypernyms of factor include calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon.

factor (noun)	work out (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
an abstract part of something
an independent variable in statistics
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)	work out (verb)
resolve into factors	do physical exercise
consider as relevant when making a decision	give a workout to
be a contributing factor	come up with
	work out in detail
	find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
	make a mathematical calculation or computation
	be calculated
	happen in a certain way, leading to, producing, or resulting in a certain outcome, often well

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