Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An under factor or agent.

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  • noun A particular form of subalgebra

Etymologies

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sub- +‎ factor

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Examples

  • Finally, in evaluating the purpose and character of a secondary use of a copyrighted work, courts will consider the "subfactor" of whether the defendant acted in good or bad faith.

    unalog 2008

  • Cloud-in-the-Sky, however, grunted at them, and raised the bowl of his pipe towards the subfactor.

    The Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Gilbert Parker Gilbert Parker 1897

  • Cloud-in-the-Sky, however, grunted at them, and raised the bowl of his pipe towards the subfactor.

    The March of the White Guard Gilbert Parker 1897

  • The best viral systems are designed to maximize acceptance factor and passing factor by optimizing each subfactor.

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  • These elements are just two of seven elements in the production subfactor of the capability evaluation factor, all of which receive less weight than price.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2009

  • The GAO determined that the Army erred in evaluating one element of the broader production capability subfactor.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2009

  • These elements are just two of seven elements in the production subfactor of the capability evaluation factor, all of which receive less weight than price.

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  • The GAO determined that the Army erred in evaluating one element of the broader production capability subfactor.

    StreetInsider.com News Articles 2009

  • This subfactor weighs only slightly in favor of Plaintiffs, as the Court finds that Defendant reasonably believed its use was ultimately fair.

    unalog 2008

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