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

But Ponga, along with the wind, was a key factor in this game.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Stockdale and Vitart said they did not know why the disruption came so early, but agreed the El Nino "could have been a factor in making it more likely."

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Enamel deterioration is a major factor in tooth decay and contributes to dental problems that affect nearly half of the world's population.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

“Those pressures weighed on our performance in the quarter and are likely to remain a factor in the near term,” finance chief Tracey Joubert said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

“The greatest single factor in preventing insects from overwhelming the rest of the world is the internecine warfare which they carry out among themselves,” said the entomologist Robert Metcalf.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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