FACTOR IN

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

I. (verb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Resolve into factors

Example:

a quantum computer can factor the number 15

Synonyms:

factor; factor in; factor out

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "factor in" is one way to...):

calculate; cipher; compute; cypher; figure; reckon; work out (make a mathematical calculation or computation)

Domain category:

arithmetic (the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sense 2

Meaning:

Consider as relevant when making a decision

Example:

You must factor in the recent developments

Synonyms:

factor; factor in; factor out

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "factor in" is one way to...):

consider; study (give careful consideration to)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Credits

Context examples:

A measurement of the granulocyte colony stimulating factor in a biological specimen.

(Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor Measurement, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

Gastric acid is a key factor in normal upper gastrointestinal functions, including protein digestion and calcium and iron absorption, as well as providing some protection against bacterial infections.

(Gastric Acid Secretion Pathway, NCI Thesaurus/KEGG)

Epiregulin functions as a tumor growth-inhibitory factor in HeLa cells.

(Epiregulin, NCI Thesaurus)

A measurement of the epidermal growth factor in a biological specimen.

(Epidermal Growth Factor Measurement, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

So Hans became another factor in the problem the unexpected had given Edith Nelson to solve.

(Love of Life and Other Stories, by Jack London)

Haploinsufficiency may be a factor in Williams-Beuren syndrome.

(ELN wt Allele, NCI Thesaurus)

Activation of the ErbB family of growth factor receptors and subsequent stimulation of their associated intracellular signaling pathways is a significant factor in the genesis of several human cancers.

(Her2/erbb2/neu Staining Method, NCI Thesaurus)

Haploinsufficiency of the gene may be a factor in DiGeorge syndrome.

(HIRA wt Allele, NCI Thesaurus)

As far-northern tundra gives way to low-growing shrubs and then to forests, the distribution of snowshoe hares is a factor in where spruce trees can successfully grow.

(Race across the tundra: White spruce vs. snowshoe hare, National Science Foundation)

A measurement of the basic form of fibroblast growth factor in a biological specimen.