factorize

[ fak-tuh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, fac·tor·ized, fac·tor·iz·ing.

1. Mathematics. to resolve into factors.
2. Law. garnishee ( def 1 ).

factorize

/ ˈfæktəˌraɪz /

verb

1. tr maths to resolve (an integer or polynomial) into factors

Derived Forms

• ˌfactoriˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• factor·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of factorize¹

First recorded in 1855–60; factor + -ize