interfering factor
nounUK /ˌɪntəˈfɪərɪŋ ˈfæktə/
US /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ ˈfæktər/
Something that gets in the way and makes it harder for a thing to happen.
The loud noise was an interfering factor that made it hard for the students to concentrate.
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2. A condition in an experiment that can change the results if it is not controlled.
The scientist kept the room at a steady temperature so heat would not be an interfering factor.
3. Something that disrupts a signal, such as noise in a radio or phone call.
Bad weather can be an interfering factor for satellite signals.
4. A personal or outside issue that affects how someone performs a task.
Being tired was an interfering factor in his test score.