factorize

[ fak-tuh-rahyz ]

/ ˈfæk təˌraɪz /

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

Mathematics. to resolve into factors.

Nearby words

factorage, factorial, factorial experiment, factorially, factoring, factorize, factory, factory farm, factory outlet, factory price, 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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