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factor into include something as a relevant element when making a decision or calculation

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to include something as a relevant element when making a decision or calculation

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæktər ɪn/

Example Sentences

  • The pizza delivery guy forgot to factor in Friday traffic, so my dinner arrived colder than my ex's heart.
  • When planning your budget, always factor in unexpected expenses like your friend's sudden wedding invitation.
  • The company needs to factor in employee satisfaction when making policy changes.

factor in

VERB

[/ˈfæktər ɪn/]

to include something as a relevant element when making a decision or calculation

factor in — to include something as a relevant element when making a decision or calculation (concept illustration)
💡 Concept
Factor in both the tractor and the actor!
🎵 Rhyme

Factor in both the tractor and the actor!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfæktər ɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfæktə(r) ɪn/

🌳Etymology

Rootfactor
Suffix-in

🎵Rhyme

actortractorreactor
actor
tractor
reactor

🔗Collocations

factor in costs
factor in inflation
factor in variables
factor in the time
factor in risks
must factor in

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The pizza delivery guy forgot to factor in Friday traffic, so my dinner arrived colder than my ex's heart.

😄 Fun example

When planning your budget, always factor in unexpected expenses like your friend's sudden wedding invitation.

The company needs to factor in employee satisfaction when making policy changes.

😄 Fun example

Don't forget to factor in your cat's opinion when choosing a new apartment - they're the real landlord anyway.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

considerincludetake into accountincorporateallow for

Antonyms

excludeignoreoverlook

Related

calculateelementvariableaspectcomponent

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