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

With Guimaraes turning 29 in November, the age of the Brazilian is likely to emerge as a key factor in how much Arsenal would be willing to pay.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

The Law of the Few, which I talked about in the previous chapter, says that one critical factor in epidemics is the nature of the messenger.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell