Verb: factor out
- (arithmetic) find and remove a common factor from an algebraic expression
"factor out the greatest common divisor";
- factor, factor in
- Separate or remove something from consideration
"Let's factor out the cost of materials for now"
Derived forms: factored out, factors out, factoring out
Type of: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure [N. Amer], reckon, work out
Encyclopedia: Factor out