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factor in vs compute

compute vs factor in

factor in and compute both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
factor in No No Yes No
compute No No Yes No
As verbs, compute is a hypernym of factor in; that is, compute is a word with a broader meaning than factor in:
  • factor in: resolve into factors
  • compute: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Other hypernyms of factor in include calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out.
factor in (verb) compute (verb)
resolve into factors make a mathematical calculation or computation
consider as relevant when making a decision
Difference between factor in and compute

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