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factoring

/ˈfæk.tər.ɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈfæk.tər.ɪŋ/C1formalscientific
  • ruМатематический процесс разложения сущности на множители, которые при перемножении дают исходную сущность.

A mathematical process of breaking down an entity into factors that, when multiplied together, produce the original entity.

uncountable

  1. Mathematical processB2formal

    The process of breaking down a number or expression into its constituent factors, which when multiplied together produce the original number or expression.

    ruРазложение на множители

    • Factoring is a key skill in algebra.
    • The student practiced factoring quadratic equations.
    • Factoring large numbers can be computationally intensive.

    Synonymsfactorisationfactorization

Forms
  • factorings plural form
  • factorings' possessive plural form
  • factoring's possessive singular form

verb

factor/ˈfæk.tər/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по учёту или включению чего-либо как элемента в расчёт, ситуацию или решение.

A verb used to indicate the act of considering or including something as an element in a calculation, situation, or decision.

  1. Include as a factorB2formal

    To consider or include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.

    ruУчитывать

    • We need to factor in the cost of materials.
    • The weather was factored into the travel plans.
    • You should factor the time needed for research.

    Synonymsallow forconsiderincludeincorporatetake into account

  2. Resolve into factorsC1formalscientific

    To break down a number or expression into its constituent factors (mathematical context).

    ruРазложить на множители

    • The teacher showed us how to factor the quadratic equation.
    • You need to factor the polynomial completely.
    • He factored the number 12 into 3 and 4.

    Synonymsfactorisefactorize

    Antonymscombinemultiplyunite

Forms
  • factored past participle
  • factored past simple
  • factoring present participle
  • factors third person singular

Phrasal variantsfactor infactor out