factoring vs factor

factoring and factor both are nouns.

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

factoring (noun)	factor (noun)
(mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression	(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

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