(economics) A resource used to produce goods and services, such as labor, land, or capital.

(business, originally software engineering) A measurement of the risk of losing team members, in terms of information and abilities no longer available to the team.

plural of bus factor

(algebra, ring theory) For given ring R, any ideal I such that Q = R / I, the set of cosets of elements of I in R, is a ring (the quotient ring of I in R).

plural of factor ideal

(algebra, ring theory) A quotient ring.

plural of factor ring

(transitive, algebra) To isolate a common factor from an expression. / (transitive, figuratively) To omit, to not consider as a factor.

The application of psychological and physiological principles to the engineering and design of products, processes, and systems, so as to reduce human error, increase productivity, and enhance safety and comfort.

(informal) The feature of a situation, product etc. that generates amazement and excitement.