take into account

Idioms  

1. Also, take account of; take into consideration. Bear in mind, consider, allow for, as in We have to take into account that ten of the musicians were absent, or It's important to take account of where the audience is coming from, or When you take into consideration the fact that they were founded only a year ago, they've done very well. Take into consideration is the oldest of these expressions, dating from the mid-1500s. Take into account and take account of date from the late 1600s. The antonyms, leave out of account or take no account of, mean “ignore, pay no attention to,” as in They've left the most important item out of account. [Second half of 1800s] All of these idioms use account in the sense of “reckoning” or “calculation,” and consideration in the sense of “regard for the circumstances.”

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Example Sentences

“Any sentence, however, would be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the federal sentencing guidelines, which take into account a number of variables,” prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The researchers emphasize the importance of culturally sensitive approaches that take into account the unique experiences of aging immigrant populations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

A starter’s record fails to take into account the quality of the teammates around him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

They can make all the bookings and will take into account both of your needs and limitations.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Administrators at Amherst and Harvard have also recently said that they would redouble their efforts to take into account the obstacles students have overcome.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times