(historical) A factory of a particular architectural style, having a concrete frame and floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing in natural light.

Synonym of troll farm

plural of troll factory

(derogatory) A type of intensive agriculture, specifically an approach to animal husbandry, designed to maximize production while minimizing costs.

A statistician who uses factor analysis.

plural of factorist

The edge of a new knife. A new knife is not necessarily polished to its full potential or to the customer's liking.

plural of think factory

Synonym of think tank

(retail, manufacturing) A retail item that, through minor fault of manufacture, is sold to the public for a reduced rate.