factorsubstantiivi, verbi/ˈfæk.tə/US matematiikkaThe factor of the trading post bought the furs.
- measure of some property or characteristic
- (arithmetic) A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied
In the expression 5 × 7, the "5" is a multiplier.
indexsubstantiivi, verbi/ˈɪndɛks/US science: number representing a property or ratioThe index of a book lists words or expressions and the pages of the book upon which they are to be found.
pl. indices
- the ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations
I'd say the odds are strongly in favor of the sun rising tomorrow morning.