factorize

[ fak-tuh-rahyz ]

/ ˈfæk təˌraɪz /

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verb (used with object), fac·tor·ized, fac·tor·iz·ing.

Mathematics. to resolve into factors.

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Also especially British, fac·tor·ise .

Origin of factorize

First recorded in 1855–60; factor + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM factorize

fac·tor·i·za·tion, noun

Words nearby factorize

factor group, factorial, Factorian Deep, factor in, factoring, factorize, factor of adhesion, factor of production, factor of safety, factors, factor VIII

British Dictionary definitions for factorize

factorize

factorise

/ (ˈfæktəˌraɪz) /

verb

(tr) maths to resolve (an integer or polynomial) into factors

Derived forms of factorize

factorization or factorisation, noun

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