to factor
Third Person
factors
Present Participle
factoring
Past Tense
factored
Past Participle
factored
1
to break down a number or expression into smaller parts that multiply together to produce the original number or expression
- Factoring 12 gives you 2 × 2 × 3.
- Factoring allows you to simplify complex expressions.
- Factoring helps in finding roots of polynomial equations.
- When factoring, you break down a number or expression into its basic building blocks.
- Factoring 12 means finding numbers that multiply to give 12, like 2 and 6.
Synonyms:
2
to include something as important when deciding or planning
transitive
- She factored the weather into her plans for the outdoor event.
- You should factor his experience into your choice for the team leader.
- The company factored customer feedback into the product design.
- He factored the cost of living into his decision to move.
- The teacher factored the students’ progress into her grading system.
Synonyms:
3
to play a part in causing something or influencing the outcome
- The weather factored heavily into the cancellation of the event.
- Her dedication factored into the team’s success.
- Stress and lack of sleep factored into his poor performance.
- The rising costs factored into their decision to relocate.
- His experience factored into the committee’s final choice.