What is the difference between factorial and factory?
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(mathematics, combinatorics) The result of multiplying a given number of consecutive integers from 1 to the given number. In equations, it is symbolized by an exclamation mark (!). For example, 5! = 1 * 2 * 3 * 4 * 5 = 120.
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to a factor or .
Of or pertaining to a factor.
(dated) Of or pertaining to a factory.
(obsolete) A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.
The position or state of being a factor.
A building or other place where manufacturing takes place.
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(programming) In a computer program or library, a function, method, etc. which creates an object.
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Factory is a related term of factorial.
As nouns the difference between factorial and factory
is that factorial is the result of multiplying a given number of consecutive integers from 1 to the given number. In equations, it is symbolized by an exclamation mark (!). For example, 5! = 1 2 * 3 * 4 * 5 = 120 while factory is a trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.As an adjective factorial
is of or pertaining to a factor or factorial.factorial
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(wikipedia factorial)Noun
(en noun)Usage notes
"n''!" is read as "factorial of ''n''" or "''n factorial."See also
* double factorial * factorial primeAdjective
(en adjective)- (Buchanan)
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(factories)The Mirror and the Lamp, passage=[…] St.?Bede's at this period of its history was perhaps the poorest and most miserable parish in the East End of London. Close-packed, crushed by the buttressed height of the railway viaduct, rendered airless by huge walls of factories , it at once banished lively interest from a stranger's mind and left only a dull oppression of the spirit.}}
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- The task factory is the object that is responsible for creating instances of those tasks dynamically.