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Definition of factorize

factorize

/ˈfæk.tə.raɪz/
(UK: factorise)
fac · tor · ize
Adjective:factorizable
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Past Simple:factorized
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Past Participle:factorized
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Present Participle:factorizing
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factorize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

British To resolve or decompose a mathematical number, polynomial, or matrix into a product of simpler factors.

Example

"Students were asked to factorize the quadratic equation before solving for the unknown variable."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In British and Commonwealth English, 'factorize' (often spelled 'factorise') is the standard mathematical verb for resolving an expression into factors, whereas American English predominantly uses the shorter verb 'factor'.

• Rhymes for factorize

• Nearby Words

factoid
factor
factoring
factorize
factory
factrix
factsheet

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Factorize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/factorize
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