factorize

[ fak-tuh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, fac·tor·ized, fac·tor·iz·ing.

1. Mathematics. to resolve into factors.
2. Law. garnishee ( def 1 ).

factorize

/ ˈfæktəˌraɪz /

verb

1. tr maths to resolve (an integer or polynomial) into factors

Derived Forms

• ˌfactoriˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• factor·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of factorize¹

First recorded in 1855–60; factor + -ize

Example Sentences

But quantum computers could factorize a large number exponentially faster than any conventional computer, and this nullifies RSA’s reliance on factoring being difficult.

From Nature

O'Brien, who admits that his 4-year-old daughter can factorize 21 faster than his computer, is optimistic about the future.

From Scientific American

Besides, there are many ways to divide a system into  parts, of factorizing distributions, and you will get a different answer  depending how you cut it into pieces.” 

From Scientific American

As mechanization increased, many began to speak of agriculture in industrial terms, believing that "factorizing" the farm would solve its problems.

From Project Gutenberg

“Recovering somewhat from the shock, he sought again and again for employment; but his short-sighted and relentless creditors would factorize his earnings, and thus oblige him to leave.”

From Project Gutenberg