divisor

Pronunciation:		di'vIzur
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WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] the number by which a dividend is divided [n] one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer; "what are the 4 factors of 6?"

	Synonyms:	factor

	See Also:	aliquant, aliquant part, aliquot, aliquot part, common divisor, common factor, common measure, denominator, equivalent-binary-digit factor, integer, number, prime factor, whole number

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

	Definition:	\Di*vi"sor\, n. [L., fr. dividere. See {Divide}.] (Math.) The number by which the dividend is divided. {Common divisor}. (Math.) See under {Common}, a.

Computing Dictionary

	Definition:	A quantity that evenly divides another quantity. Unless otherwise stated, use of this term implies that the quantities involved are integers. (For non-integers, the more general term factor may be more appropriate.) Example: 3 is a divisor of 15. Example: 3 is not a divisor of 14.