Definition of factoring

Overview of noun factoring

The noun factoring has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. factorization, factorisation, factoring

((mathematics) the resolution of an entity into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original entity)

Overview of verb factor

The verb factor has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (2) factor, factor in, factor out

(resolve into factors; "a quantum computer can factor the number 15")

2. factor

(be a contributing factor; "make things factor into a company's profitability")

3. factor, factor in, factor out

(consider as relevant when making a decision; "You must factor in the recent developments")