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FACTOR IN
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I. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Resolve into factors
Example:
a quantum computer can factor the number 15
Synonyms:
factor; factor in; factor out
Classified under:
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting
Hypernyms (to "factor in" is one way to...):
calculate; cipher; compute; cypher; figure; reckon; work out (make a mathematical calculation or computation)
Domain category:
arithmetic (the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Sense 2
Meaning:
Consider as relevant when making a decision
Example:
You must factor in the recent developments
Synonyms:
factor; factor in; factor out
Classified under:
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting
Hypernyms (to "factor in" is one way to...):
consider; study (give careful consideration to)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Context examples:
A measurement of the granulocyte colony stimulating factor in a biological specimen.
(Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor Measurement, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
Gastric acid is a key factor in normal upper gastrointestinal functions, including protein digestion and calcium and iron absorption, as well as providing some protection against bacterial infections.
(Gastric Acid Secretion Pathway, NCI Thesaurus/KEGG)
Epiregulin functions as a tumor growth-inhibitory factor in HeLa cells.
(Epiregulin, NCI Thesaurus)
A measurement of the epidermal growth factor in a biological specimen.
(Epidermal Growth Factor Measurement, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
So Hans became another factor in the problem the unexpected had given Edith Nelson to solve.
(Love of Life and Other Stories, by Jack London)
Haploinsufficiency may be a factor in Williams-Beuren syndrome.
(ELN wt Allele, NCI Thesaurus)
Activation of the ErbB family of growth factor receptors and subsequent stimulation of their associated intracellular signaling pathways is a significant factor in the genesis of several human cancers.
(Her2/erbb2/neu Staining Method, NCI Thesaurus)
Haploinsufficiency of the gene may be a factor in DiGeorge syndrome.
(HIRA wt Allele, NCI Thesaurus)
As far-northern tundra gives way to low-growing shrubs and then to forests, the distribution of snowshoe hares is a factor in where spruce trees can successfully grow.
(Race across the tundra: White spruce vs. snowshoe hare, National Science Foundation)
A measurement of the basic form of fibroblast growth factor in a biological specimen.
(Fibroblast Growth Factor Basic Form Measurement, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
