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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. Vice President Joe Biden:

    I will be straightforward with you. The most relevant factor in my decision is whether my family and I have the emotional energy to run, the honest to God answer is I just don't know.

  2. Adam Budelli:

    Proximity to the game for the teams' fans is always a major factor in pricing.

  3. Thomas Shomo:

    The concerns about Jerry Boykin’s comments were not the determining factor in this decision.

  4. James Athey:

    The outlook for policy in general and the U.S. specifically, both fiscal and monetary, is the more relevant factor in the market’s mind right now rather than the spread of the Delta variant, that may well prove to be naive or complacent.

  5. Mark Wightman:

    These changes will certainly make things more complicated for wealth managers. (They) will have to factor in every high net worth client's residence and domicile.


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