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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. Julian McGill:

    Indonesia has achieved very impressive growth in biodiesel production over the past five years, indonesia’s success at sustaining biodiesel production has been a critical factor in the low stocks and high prices which the industry is enjoying today.

  2. New Zealand government:

    Flavors may be used to attract children and young people to vape or use smokeless tobacco products, however, they also seem to be an important factor in supporting smokers to switch.

  3. Sirwan Barzani:

    There is no loyalty to a country called Arab Iraq, it really is important to find a formula for how to live together within the boundaries of what is called Arab Iraq. Unless a formula is found, there will be more bloodshed and the country will remain a destabilizing factor in the region.

  4. Michael Strain:

    It’s obviously hard to know for sure, but you would expect that the Affordable Care Act would increase coverage and the fact that coverage has increased -- and more in states that expanded Medicaid – suggests that the Affordable Care Act is a significant factor in the increase of coverage.

  5. Anthony Gonzalez:

    While my desire to build a fuller family life is at the heart of my decision, it is also true that the current state of our politics, especially many of the toxic dynamics inside our own party, is a significant factor in my decision.


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