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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Example Sentences

Positive net equity issuance was likely not a major factor in previous stock bubbles bursting, but “I think you can argue that it was possibly a contributing factor,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

In order to defeat a diversion request, the burden is on prosecutors to prove mental health issues were not a factor in the alleged crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

The overall market is probably a secondary factor in SpaceX trading.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

“The drop in the fee has gotten a lot of attention, but the cost of the form is the smallest factor in the decision,” said Dean Peterson, partner-in-charge at EisnerAmper International Tax Services.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

The deciding factor in how they reacted wasn’t how emotionally secure they were, or whether they were intellectuals or jocks, or whether they were physically imposing or not.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell