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factorize

[ fak-tuh-rahyz ]
/ ˈfæk təˌraɪz /

verb (used with object), fac·tor·ized, fac·tor·iz·ing.

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

Nearby words

  1. factorage,
  2. factorial,
  3. factorial experiment,
  4. factorially,
  5. factoring,
  6. factory,
  7. factory farm,
  8. factory outlet,
  9. factory price,
  10. factory ship
Also especially British, fac·tor·ise.

Origin of factorize

First recorded in 1855–60; factor + -ize
Related formsfac·tor·i·za·tion, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for factorize

factorize

factorise

/ (ˈfæktəˌraɪz) /

verb

(tr) maths to resolve (an integer or polynomial) into factors
Derived Formsfactorization or factorisation, noun
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