Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

controlling-factor

noun

/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ ˈfæktər/

Definition

A variable that has a significant influence on a situation or outcome.

Examples

The availability of resources is a controlling factor in project management.
In a successful team, communication is often a controlling factor for collaboration.
The weather can be a controlling factor in agricultural productivity.

Meaning

The term refers to an element that determines how other variables will behave and affects the overall results in a process or decision-making scenario.