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factor in vs calculate

calculate vs factor in

factor in and calculate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
factor in No No Yes No
calculate No No Yes No
As verbs, calculate is a hypernym of factor in; that is, calculate is a word with a broader meaning than factor in:
  • factor in: resolve into factors
  • calculate: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Other hypernyms of factor in include cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out.
factor in (verb) calculate (verb)
resolve into factors make a mathematical calculation or computation
consider as relevant when making a decision specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
judge to be probable
have faith or confidence in
predict in advance
keep an account of
Difference between factor in and calculate

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