Factorization

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The process of creating a list of factors. countable, uncountable
"A fifth-grade class will spend a set number of days on prime factorization and then move on to study greatest common factors — whether or not every student is ready."
2
(mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression wordnet
3
An expression listing items that, when multiplied together, will produce a desired quantity. countable, uncountable
4
A list of factors. countable, uncountable
"Actual factorizations are now known for every p ≤ 89."

Synonyms

factoring factorisation

Example

"Middle school factorization is easy."

Etymology

From factorize + -ation.

Related phrases

complete factorization integer factorization prime factorization unique factorization domain unique factorization ring factor in

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