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fac·tor in

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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. Dan Ives:

    That was a gut punch to the EV bulls, for incremental demand in 2022 and beyond, the EVs tax credits is a 15 % swing factor in demand.

  2. Gregg Hallinan:

    That could be particularly interesting, because whether or not a planet has a magnetic field may be an important factor in habitability.

  3. Christopher Zahn:

    Our guidance remains that moderate caffeine consumption, less than 200 mg per day, does not appear to be a major contributing factor in miscarriage or preterm birth.

  4. 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.

  5. Rick Snyder:

    When you factor in rarity, value, quantity and quality, it can be argued this is the single greatest baseball card find the hobby has ever witnessed.


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