Resolve into factors
1factorize — v. (also ise) Math. 1 tr. resolve into factors. 2 intr. be capable of resolution into factors. Derivatives: factorization n …
2fac|tor — «FAK tuhr», noun, verb. –n. 1. any one of the causes that help to bring about a result; one element in a situation: »Ability, industry, and health are factors of his success in school. Endurance is an important factor of success in sports. 2. any …
3factor — I. n. 1. Agent, substitute, consignee, middleman, go between, broker, commission merchant. 2. (Math.) Divisor, element of a product. 3. Constituent, constitutive element, determining element or circumstance or influence. II. v. a. Resolve into… …
4factor in — verb 1. resolve into factors a quantum computer can factor the number 15 • Syn: ↑factor, ↑factor out • Derivationally related forms: ↑factor (for: ↑factor), ↑factorizatio …
5factor out — verb 1. resolve into factors a quantum computer can factor the number 15 • Syn: ↑factor, ↑factor in • Derivationally related forms: ↑factor (for: ↑factor), ↑factorization …
6factor — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French facteur, from Latin factor doer, from facere Date: 15th century 1. one who acts or transacts business for another: as a. broker 1b b. one that lends money to producers and dealers (as on the… …
7factor — [fak′tər] n. [ME factour < OFr facteur < L factor, doer, maker < pp. of facere, DO1] 1. a) a person who carries on business transactions for another; commission merchant; agent for the sale of goods entrusted to his possession b) an… …
8factorise — v. t. 1. to resolve into factors, as of a polynomial; same as {factorize}. [mostly Brit.] Syn: factorize. [WordNet 1.5] …
9factorize — factorization, n. /fak teuh ruyz /, v.t., factorized, factorizing. 1. Math. to resolve into factors. 2. Law. garnishee (def. 1). Also, esp. Brit., factorise. [1855 60; FACTOR + IZE] * * * …
10factorise — /ˈfæktəraɪz/ (say faktuhruyz) verb (t) (factorised, factorising) Mathematics to resolve into factors. Also, factorize. –factorisation /fæktəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ (say faktuhruy zayshuhn), noun …
