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Princeton's WordNet

  1. factor, factor in, factor outverb

    consider as relevant when making a decision

    "You must factor in the recent developments"

  2. factor, factor in, factor outverb

    resolve into factors

    "a quantum computer can factor the number 15"

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  1. factor in

    A "factor in" is an element or aspect that contributes to a result or outcome. It is something that is taken into account or considered in a decision-making process or analysis. This could refer to a variety of things such as variables in a scientific study, aspects of a business operation, or personal characteristics in a psychological profile, among others.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of factor in in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of factor in in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of factor in in a Sentence

  1. Donald Trump:

    I will tell you this. The way now Justice( Brett) Kavanaugh was treated has become a big factor in the midterms. Have you seen what's gone on with the polls ?

  2. Rosie Binge:

    I think religion is a big factor in Neil's life, when you grow up with someone so devout, it has to rub off on you.

  3. Jamie Grifo:

    The social trend of delaying childbearing -- the older age of women when trying to conceive -- is the single biggest factor in infertility today.

  4. Mike Schur:

    I don't think that I totally understood the level of which moral decision making can become a factor in your life, where from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep almost everything you do has a moral component, it can drive you nuts. I'm not necessarily saying this is a good thing.

  5. President Trump:

    President Trump was a factor in my decision to retire, it's a very partisan environment and I think that problem has been exacerbated under President Trump.


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