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fattore

Fattore is an Italian noun derived from Latin factor and is commonly translated into English as factor. It has several related senses, spanning mathematics, science, and everyday language.

In mathematics, a fattore is any integer that divides another exactly. For example, 2 and 3 are

Beyond pure math, fattore denotes a contributing element or determinant within a system. It is used to

In statistics and experimental design, fattore is a general term for a categorical or independent variable.

Historically and in commerce, a fattore can mean an agent or manager who acts for a principal,

Fattore also exists as an Italian surname and can indicate geographic or family origin. The word has

In sum, fattore encompasses mathematical divisor concepts, general ideas of contribution and determinant, practical roles in

fattori
of
6,
and
the
set
of
positive
fattori
includes
1
and
the
number
itself.
In
the
context
of
prime
factorization,
fattori
are
the
prime
numbers
that
multiply
to
give
the
original
number.
describe
factors
that
influence
outcomes
in
science,
economics,
and
daily
life.
The
term
appears
in
phrases
such
as
fattore
di
rischio,
meaning
risk
factor,
common
in
medical
and
public
health
discussions.
Researchers
may
refer
to
fattori
A
and
B
in
factorial
experiments
to
describe
different
factors
being
studied.
such
as
a
merchant’s
representative
or
an
estate
administrator
responsible
for
sales,
contracts,
or
financial
arrangements.
cognates
in
other
Romance
languages,
such
as
French
facteur,
reflecting
shared
roots
in
the
concept
of
an
agent
or
factor.
commerce
and
administration,
and
its
use
as
a
surname.