(mathematics) the resolution of an integer or polynomial into factors such that when multiplied together they give the integer or polynomial同义词：factorization, factorisation
动词 factor:
resolve into factors同义词：factor, factor in, factor out
例句
The committee's support is an important factor in the success of the project.委员会的支持是该项目取得成功的一个重要因素。
Factoring in connection with automobile installment accounts is a big business today.代管汽车分期付款的到期帐目是当今一桩巨大的业务。