common divisor

common divisor

n.

A quantity that is a factor of two or more quantities. Also called common factor.

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common divisor

n

(Mathematics) another name for common factor

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common divisor

A number that is a factor of two or more numbers. For example, 3 is a common divisor of both 9 and 15. Also called common factor.

Thesaurus

Noun

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common divisor - an integer that divides two (or more) other integers evenly common factor, common measure divisor, factor - one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer; "what are the 4 factors of 6?" greatest common divisor, greatest common factor, highest common factor - the largest integer that divides without remainder into a set of integers