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English verb: factor in

1. factor in (cognition) consider as relevant when making a decision


SamplesYou must factor in the recent developments.


Synonymsfactor, factor out


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)consider, study

2. factor in (cognition) resolve into factors


SamplesA quantum computer can factor the number 15.


Synonymsfactor, factor out


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out


Domain categoryarithmetic









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