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

But the union argues that, despite the pay rises, resident doctors' pay is still a fifth lower than it was in 2008, once inflation is taken into account.

From BBC

I believe that it would be fairer and better for all concerned if the football playoff divisions took into account enrollment size.

From Los Angeles Times

The tragedy of American slavery and its enduring consequences can only be understood when its intellectual origins are taken into account.

From The Wall Street Journal

It said an independent study estimated the project could contribute about £9.9 billion to the UK economy over the next six years - taking into account the building work for the development.

From BBC

It takes into account a range of factors including personal income, housing and health.

From BBC