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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. Tom Donino:

    The dollar is clearly one factor in the lower revenue number, the dollar has probably peaked in the short term and I think its going to be range bound through the summer.

  2. 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.

  3. Gordon Johnson:

    We have to prove that Pop Warner was a substantial factor in him getting it [CTE], and we knew from research that playing under 12 is when you're most vulnerable, the airing of these issues will benefit everybody.

  4. Ramon Casiple:

    Inflation has never been a direct factor in political popularity. But if public perception is that the government is not doing anything about it, then it becomes a problem, it becomes political.

  5. Ken McGrath:

    Does your financial model need to factor in a mild or a deep recession? it's very hard for buyer and seller to come to a well-informed view against this current unsettled backdrop, but that will adjust over time.


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