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FACTOR OUT

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 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 out" 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 out" is one way to...):

consider; study (give careful consideration to)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

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