multiple factor
noun
: one of a group of nonallelic genes that according to the multiple-factor hypothesis control various quantitative hereditary characters
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Since salary is dependent on multiple factors, do some research to get a sense of what your target job should offer.
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that multiple factors are behind HBO’s decision to delay production on the third season of the drama starring Zendaya, notably conversations between the network and creator Sam Levinson on where the action will be set after the characters leave high school.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2024
Contrary to popular belief, there’s no best way to sleep because multiple factors like age and pre-existing conditions come into play.
—Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
There are multiple factors in a rise coming after last year's crash from preseason No. 1 in the AP Top 25 to missing the NCAA Tournament.
—Aaron Beard, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2024
The answer is that multiple factors will influence what your own unique body and lifestyle require.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2023
In fact, the compliance and reporting burden continues to escalate, driven by multiple factors including new global tax rules, according to the report.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
Another reason not to be alarmed about the bone risk is that for any human there are multiple factors that play into bone loss or osteoporosis later in life, such as genetics, health conditions and lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, Forcier said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024
Wheaton’s production has been weighed down by multiple factors over 2023.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that multiple factors are behind HBO’s decision to delay production on the third season of the drama starring Zendaya, notably conversations between the network and creator Sam Levinson on where the action will be set after the characters leave high school.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2024
Contrary to popular belief, there’s no best way to sleep because multiple factors like age and pre-existing conditions come into play.
—Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
There are multiple factors in a rise coming after last year's crash from preseason No. 1 in the AP Top 25 to missing the NCAA Tournament.
—Aaron Beard, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2024
The answer is that multiple factors will influence what your own unique body and lifestyle require.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2023
In fact, the compliance and reporting burden continues to escalate, driven by multiple factors including new global tax rules, according to the report.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
Another reason not to be alarmed about the bone risk is that for any human there are multiple factors that play into bone loss or osteoporosis later in life, such as genetics, health conditions and lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, Forcier said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024
Wheaton’s production has been weighed down by multiple factors over 2023.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
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“Multiple factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiple%20factor. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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