Meaning of plus factor | Babel Free
Definitions
Any trait of a person, such as their race, that may give them an advantage under affirmative action.
US
Examples
“Race⟳ may therefore not be the only determining factor in the allocation, but race⟳ may be considered as a plus factor that may be taken into account.”
“Three white women challenged the admissions system, which gave applicants “plus factors” or "points" for being non-white […]”
“These plans can take⟳ many forms including outreach, special training programs, race⟳ or gender as plus factors, and goals and timetables.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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