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section vs factor

factor vs section

section and factor both are nouns.

section and factor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
section Yes No Yes No
factor Yes No Yes No
As nouns, factor is a hyponym of section; that is, factor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than section:
  • section: one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
  • factor: an abstract part of something
Other hyponyms of section include frame, beginning, middle, end, high point, component, constituent, element, ingredient, chukka, chukker, frame, inning, game, bout, round, turn, first period, second period, final period, half, period, quarter, over.
section (noun) factor (noun)
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) (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
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object an abstract part of something
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole an independent variable in statistics
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) anything that contributes causally to a result
a segment of a citrus fruit a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
a small army unit usually having a special function one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
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
section (verb) factor (verb)
divide into segments resolve into factors
consider as relevant when making a decision
be a contributing factor
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