factor in

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to take account of (something) when making a calculation

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factor in Idioms  

1. Figure in, include as a basic element. For example, In preparing the schedule we factored in vacation and sick days. This term comes from mathematics. [Mid-1900s]

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Example Sentences

A lack of quorum in some weeks was a factor in the commission canceling roughly a third of its meetings last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The rising backlog and longer hold periods are a key factor in driving IPO plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Age, or generational differences, are another deciding factor in where voters look for more intelligence on issues and candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The legal uncertainty was a deciding factor in reversing the ban.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

There was another factor in Baird’s mind: Reggie “seemed like a decent kid.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel