factor in
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To remember to include something important when you are planning or calculating.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To include a particular element or variable when calculating, planning, or making a decision.
"When budgeting for the trip, don't forget to factor in the cost of travel insurance."
Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral
To adjust a plan or model to account for new or previously overlooked information.
"The analysts had to factor in the recent market downturn when revising their projections."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Very common in business, finance, and everyday planning contexts. Usually collocates with costs, time, risks, and other variables. Slightly more analytical in tone than 'consider' or 'take into account.'
Commonly used with
cost risk time inflation delay expenses
Forms
Base
factor in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
factors in
he/she/it
Past simple
factored in
yesterday
Past participle
factored in
have + pp
-ing form
factoring in
continuous
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