factorize
[ fak-tuh-rahyz ]
/ ˈfæk təˌraɪz /
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verb (used with object), fac·tor·ized, fac·tor·iz·ing.
Mathematics. to resolve into factors.
Law. garnishee (def. 1).
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Also especially British, fac·tor·ise .
OTHER WORDS FROM factorize
fac·tor·i·za·tion, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use factorize in a sentence
I mean, sure it's hard to do this prime factorization stuff, whatever you say it is.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
British Dictionary definitions for factorize
factorize
factorise
/ (ˈfæktəˌraɪz) /
verb
(tr) maths to resolve (an integer or polynomial) into factors
Derived forms of factorize
factorization or factorisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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