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factorize

[fak-tuh-rahyz]

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

Mathematics. to resolve into factors.

Law. garnishee(def 1).

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

verb

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

Derived Formsfactorization or factorisation, noun

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