verb
1. resolve into factors
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a quantum computer can factor the number 15
• Syn: ↑factor, ↑factor out
• Derivationally related forms: ↑factor (for: ↑factor), ↑factorization (for: ↑factor), ↑factorisation (for: ↑factor), ↑factoring (for: ↑factor)
• Topics: ↑arithmetic
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• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something
2. consider as relevant when making a decision
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You must factor in the recent developments
• Syn: ↑factor, ↑factor out
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something
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factor in
● factor
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ˈfactor in [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they factor in he/she/it factors in present participle factoring in past tense factored in past participle factored in] phrasal verb
to include a particular amount or factor when you calculate something
Total spending was virtually the same in real terms after factoring in inflation.
Main entry: factor
Useful english dictionary. 2012.