factor in

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to take account of (something) when making a calculation

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factor in Idioms  

1. Figure in, include as a basic element. For example, In preparing the schedule we factored in vacation and sick days. This term comes from mathematics. [Mid-1900s]

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Example Sentences

They think radiation may be a factor in a heart attack Serhiy had in 2016, a week after visiting his old home town, Pripyat.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

County officials said federal funding cuts will be a major factor in future spending — but they’re staving off layoffs and program cuts for now.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Another factor in the downward revision to the NAR forecast was that sales in the January-March quarter were a disappointment, Yun said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Labor shortages may also be a factor in food prices and services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

There was another factor in Baird’s mind: Reggie “seemed like a decent kid.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel