Factorize
verb
To break down a number or expression into products of factors.
I learned how to factorize quadratic equations in my math class today.
Often appears as...
- factorize equations
- factorize numbers
Usage tips
Academic
verb
In computing, to divide a complex problem into several simpler problems.
The software developer factorized the code to make it easier to debug.
Often appears as...
- factorize problem
- factorize function
Usage tips
Technical
verb
In business, to sell (a debt) to a factor (a third party).
The company chose to factorize its invoices to improve its cash flow.
Often appears as...
- factorize debts
- factorize invoices
Usage tips
Formal
Business
verb
To break down a number or expression into products of factors.
I learned how to factorize quadratic equations in my math class today.
Often appears as...
- factorize equations
- factorize numbers
Usage tips
Academic
verb
In computing, to divide a complex problem into several simpler problems.
The software developer factorized the code to make it easier to debug.
Often appears as...
- factorize problem
- factorize function
Usage tips
Technical
verb
In business, to sell (a debt) to a factor (a third party).
The company chose to factorize its invoices to improve its cash flow.
Often appears as...
- factorize debts
- factorize invoices
Usage tips
Formal
Business
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Math Context
Used mainly in math classes or when discussing mathematical problems to describe breaking down numbers.
Can you factorize 36 into prime numbers?
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Language
It's most appropriate in academic or educational settings, less so in casual conversation.
On the test, one of the questions asked us to factorize the polynomial.
Pro Tip 3/3Problem Solving
Factorizing helps simplify complex problems to find solutions in subjects like algebra.
After factorizing the equation, I found the values of x and y.
Pro Tip 1/3Math Context
Used mainly in math classes or when discussing mathematical problems to describe breaking down numbers.
Can you factorize 36 into prime numbers?
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Language
It's most appropriate in academic or educational settings, less so in casual conversation.
On the test, one of the questions asked us to factorize the polynomial.
Pro Tip 3/3Problem Solving
Factorizing helps simplify complex problems to find solutions in subjects like algebra.
After factorizing the equation, I found the values of x and y.
Pro Tip 1/3Math Context
Used mainly in math classes or when discussing mathematical problems to describe breaking down numbers.
Can you factorize 36 into prime numbers?
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Language
It's most appropriate in academic or educational settings, less so in casual conversation.
On the test, one of the questions asked us to factorize the polynomial.
Pro Tip 3/3Problem Solving
Factorizing helps simplify complex problems to find solutions in subjects like algebra.
After factorizing the equation, I found the values of x and y.
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Video examples
In the war for...
I'm talking about the much bigger number that followed it. While today's fastest supercomputer couldn't find those factors in the life age of the universe, a quantum computer could easily factorize numbers way, way bigger than that one.
Video examples
In the war for...
I'm talking about the much bigger number that followed it. While today's fastest supercomputer couldn't find those factors in the life age of the universe, a quantum computer could easily factorize numbers way, way bigger than that one.
Example 1 of 1
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