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factor in

British

verb

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

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factor in Idioms

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

Their focus on youth has been viewed as a factor in their inability to challenge consistently for major honours.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

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

Fire is a dominating factor in many if not most terrestrial landscapes.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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