Definitions

1. verb

to express (a number, quantity, or expression) as a product of prime factors.

“The mathematician was able to factorize the complex equation easily.”

2. verb

to break down (a problem, process, or system) into its component parts, often in order to analyze or understand it better.

“The manager tried to factorize the company’s finances to identify areas of inefficiency.”

3. noun

the act of expressing (a number, quantity, or expression) as a product of prime factors.

“Factorization is an important concept in number theory.”