factor
noun
one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation.
Used to describe an action that will be fully completed or achieved by a specific point in the future.
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In making the final decision the government will have factored in the impact of the pandemic on both the economy and the NHS.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2021