noun
the largest integer that divides without remainder into a set of integers
• Syn: ↑greatest common factor, ↑highest common factor
• Hypernyms: ↑common divisor, ↑common factor, ↑common measure
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noun : the largest integer or polynomial of highest degree that is an exact divisor of each of two or more integers or polynomials respectively
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the largest number that is a common divisor of a given set of numbers. Abbr.: G.C.D. Also called greatest common factor, highest common factor.
[1920-25]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.