eigenfactor

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noun

A score, given to a scientific journal, that is a measure of its importance, based on the number of incoming citations.

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Meanings

nouneigenfactor (plural eigenfactors)

plural eigenfactors

  1. A score, given to a scientific journal, that is a measure of its importance, based on the number of incoming citations.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
eigenscore

Origin

From eigen- + factor.

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APA

eigenfactor. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eigenfactor

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“eigenfactor.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eigenfactor. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “eigenfactor,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eigenfactor.

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