Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun factoring

1 sense of factoring

Sense 1
factorization, factorisation, factoring -- ((mathematics) the resolution of an entity into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original entity)
       => resolution, resolving -- (analysis into clear-cut components)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb factor

3 senses of factor

Sense 1
factor, factor in, factor out -- (resolve into factors; "a quantum computer can factor the number 15")
       => calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure -- (make a mathematical calculation or computation)

Sense 2
factor -- (be a contributing factor; "make things factor into a company's profitability")
       => lend, impart, bestow, contribute, add, bring -- (bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program")

Sense 3
factor, factor in, factor out -- (consider as relevant when making a decision; "You must factor in the recent developments")
       => study, consider -- (give careful consideration to; "consider the possibility of moving")