factor in

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to take account of (something) when making a calculation

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factor in Idioms  

1. Figure in, include as a basic element. For example, In preparing the schedule we factored in vacation and sick days. This term comes from mathematics. [Mid-1900s]

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factor in

Another factor in the return to growth: the vast build-out of data centers across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Your age, the size of your residence and the number of people living there should all factor in, she theorizes, with some extra leeway for those working in or adjacent to the book trade.

From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026

The pace of reconstruction will "be a decisive factor in shaping the country's economic recovery and social outcomes," the World Bank said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

In a case like this, experts said, the nonprofit’s board should solicit competitive bids from outside companies, and factor in price and quality to make sure the charity gets the best value.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

But I had one factor in my favor that trumped everything else: Oskar Schindler thought my life had value.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson