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factoring

/ˈfæktɚɪŋ/ · 9 letters · 9 distinct letters

  1. noun

    (mathematics) the resolution of an entity into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original entity

  2. verb

    resolve into factors

    a quantum computer can factor the number 15

  3. verb

    be a contributing factor

    make things factor into a company's profitability

  4. verb

    consider as relevant when making a decision

    You must factor in the recent developments

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