Factorize: meaning, definitions and examples

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factorize

 

[ ˈfæktəˌraɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mathematics

To express a number or algebraic expression as the product of its factors. Factorizing involves finding the prime numbers or algebraic expressions that can multiply together to give the original number or expression.

Synonyms

break down, decompose, factor

Examples of usage

  • In order to solve this equation, we first need to factorize the expression.
  • Factorizing the number 24 gives us 2 x 2 x 2 x 3.

Translations

Translations of the word "factorize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fatorar

🇮🇳 गुणनखंड करना

🇩🇪 faktorisieren

🇮🇩 memfaktorkan

🇺🇦 розкладати на множники

🇵🇱 rozłożyć na czynniki

🇯🇵 因数分解する (insū bunkai suru)

🇫🇷 factoriser

🇪🇸 factorizar

🇹🇷 çarpanlarına ayırmak

🇰🇷 인수분해하다 (insubunhae hada)

🇸🇦 تحليل إلى عوامل (tahlil 'iilaa eawamil)

🇨🇿 faktorizovat

🇸🇰 faktorizovať

🇨🇳 因数分解 (yīnshù fēnjiě)

🇸🇮 faktorirati

🇮🇸 þáttagreina

🇰🇿 мүшелерге жіктеу

🇬🇪 ფაქტორიზაცია (p'aqt'orizatsia)

🇦🇿 faktorizasiya etmək

🇲🇽 factorizar

Word origin

The term 'factorize' originated from the Latin word 'factor' which means 'doer'. The concept of factorizing numbers has been used in mathematics for centuries to simplify calculations and solve equations. The process of factorizing algebraic expressions was further developed during the Renaissance period by mathematicians such as Francois Vieta and Rene Descartes.

See also: factorable, factorial, factorizable, factors.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,452, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.