- present participle of factor.
factoring
Americannoun
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Commerce. the business of purchasing and collecting accounts receivable or of advancing cash on the basis of accounts receivable.
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the act or process of separating an equation, formula, cryptogram, etc., into its component parts.
noun
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the business of a factor
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the business of purchasing debts from clients at a discount and making a profit from their collection
Etymology
Origin of factoring
Example Sentences
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Former Tottenham and Brentford boss Thomas Frank was linked to the Fulham job, while ex-Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna was deemed too expensive at £8m before factoring in his salary and staff costs.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
Figma charges on a per-seat basis, factoring in both the total head count and the tier of paid license required to access specific tools.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Previously, it had cost $215 to enter an applicant into the lottery for an H-1B visa and more than $5,000 in fees to file a visa application—without factoring in lawyers’ fees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“It’s unfortunately hard for consumers to know if they’re getting churned or if the newer product really is that much better for them, even after factoring in any relevant surrender charges.”
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
I’m really not in the mood to divvy up everything into eleven equal parts, factoring in age, body weight, and physical output.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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