factoring

[ fak-ter-ing ]

noun

1. Commerce. the business of purchasing and collecting accounts receivable or of advancing cash on the basis of accounts receivable.
2. the act or process of separating an equation, formula, cryptogram, etc., into its component parts.

factoring

/ ˈfæktərɪŋ /

noun

1. the business of a factor
2. the business of purchasing debts from clients at a discount and making a profit from their collection

Word History and Origins

Origin of factoring¹

factor + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Next, Medvedev said his theory can be tested with collection of more data from the Crab Pulsar and fine-tuned by factoring in its powerful and strange gravitational and polarization effects.

From Science Daily

Blamey said she was not involved in the decision, which was made by the hospitality group that leased the restaurant space, who cited “financial reasons” factoring into the closure.

From Salon

Had they used the agent for the new home, they could have negotiated a better deal to save money, even factoring in the commission.

From Salon

Coleman said that this is factoring into the rating he’s working on in states like Nevada, North Carolina and Montana.

From Salon

Apple Intelligence, for example, can make suggestions to users while writing emails, can quickly surface old photos based on a user’s description and assist with scheduling meetings by factoring in driving time.

From Los Angeles Times