Phrase guide

factor out

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To isolate a common factor from an expression.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: algebra, mathematics, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To not consider as a factor; to omit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: factor in, take into account

3

verb

Meaning 3

resolve into factors

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a quantum computer can factor the number 15

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: factor, factor in

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure

4

verb

Meaning 4

consider as relevant when making a decision

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • You must factor in the recent developments

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: factor, factor in

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: study, consider

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

14 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: ottaa yhteinen tekijä — algebra: to isolate a common factor from an expression
  • Finnish: ottaa yhteiseksi tekijäksi — algebra: to isolate a common factor from an expression
  • French: mettre en évidence — algebra: to isolate a common factor from an expression
  • German: ausklammern — algebra: to isolate a common factor from an expression
  • Polish: wyciągać przed nawias — algebra: to isolate a common factor from an expression
  • Polish: wyciągnąć przed nawias — algebra: to isolate a common factor from an expression
  • Portuguese: pôr em evidência — algebra: to isolate a common factor from an expression
  • Russian: вы́нести за ско́бки (výnesti za skóbki) — algebra: to isolate a common factor from an expression
  • Finnish: jättää pois laskuista — figurative: to not consider as a factor
  • French: ne pas tenir compte de — figurative: to not consider as a factor
  • French: ne pas prendre en compte — figurative: to not consider as a factor
  • Polish: nie brać pod uwagę — figurative: to not consider as a factor
  • Polish: nie wziąć pod uwagę — figurative: to not consider as a factor
  • Russian: вы́нести за ско́бки (výnesti za skóbki) — figurative: to not consider as a factor