factoriser

Senses

1. 1.

   to factorize

   (mathematics) to resolve into factors, usually prime factors

2. 2.

   to factor

   (business/finance) to use factoring services; to sell receivables to a factor

Examples

• "Il faut factoriser cette équation pour trouver les solutions."

  You need to factorize this equation to find the solutions.

• "L'entreprise a décidé de factoriser ses créances pour améliorer sa trésorerie."

  The company decided to factor its receivables to improve its cash flow.

• "On peut factoriser l'expression x² - 4 en (x - 2)(x + 2)."

  One can factorize the expression x² - 4 into (x - 2)(x + 2).

Usage

Primarily used in mathematics (to break down polynomials or numbers into factors) and in business/finance (factoring of invoices). Regular -er verb conjugation. The noun "factorisation" is also common.