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

"It's been a big factor in retention, and certainly a fluid border is going to make life much easier," he told AFP, calling it "very, very positive".

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

Roy says chronic inflammation is a major factor in the development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

Seems to me I was just reading about how the acquiring of players James asked for was considered a factor in the team’s inability to put together a cohesive unit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026

Staff on the front line say a major factor in whether a youth centre succeeds or fails is how deeply embedded it is in the community.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

In this fantasy, eventually race will no longer be a factor in mortality rates, the spread of disease, educational or economic opportunity, or the distribution of wealth.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander