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Teiler

divisor, factor of a number

noun TY-ler Rare
Numbers & Measures Mathematics

Also means

divider (object)

Usage Note

Teiler in number theory is any integer that divides a given number without remainder. Die Teiler von 12 sind 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 und 12. The word also means a physical divider (e.g. a lane divider).

Examples

"Man schreibt alle Teiler einer Zahl auf, um den größten gemeinsamen Teiler zu finden."

Natural Translation

You write down all the divisors of a number to find the greatest common divisor.

Literal Translation

One writes down all divisors of a number to find the greatest common divisor.

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