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

Crucially, this in turn would massively help governments reduce their interest expense because bond markets are obliged to factor in risk aversion because they are focused on second-guessing inflation three months out.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Rising rent, say the co-executive directors, was a key driving factor in the decision to approach the building’s ownership to purchase the space.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Their rivalry has been a big factor in the heavyweight landscape for years without ever delivering the fight that British boxing craves.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

In this fantasy, eventually race will no longer be a factor in mortality rates, the spread of disease, educational or economic opportunity, or the distribution of wealth.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander