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Definition
Factorial; the product of an integer and all positive integers below it, denoted by an exclamation mark.
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How it's used
This is a technical term used primarily in mathematics and statistics contexts. While it is the standard translation for factorial, most people in casual conversation will simply refer to the symbol ! as 驚嘆號 or 感嘆號 when describing the operation.
Examples
The factorial of five is five times four times three times two times one.
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Common phrases
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Grammar guides
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