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deciding factor

noun

Definition of deciding factor

1 : something that causes someone to make a particular decision
  • The deciding factor was cost.
  • His lack of experience was the deciding factor in my decision not to hire him.
2 : something that causes something to end a particular way
  • His home run was the deciding factor in the game.

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deciding

  1. : that decides : decisive

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factor play

  1. : one who acts or transacts business for another: such as

  2. : broker

  3. : one that lends money to producers and dealers (as on the security of accounts receivable)

  1. : to work as a factor

  2. : to resolve into factors

  3. : to include or admit as a factor

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