Factorization

Origin

factorize + -ation

Alternative forms

• mainly British: factorisation

Full definition of factorization

Noun

1. (mathematics): The process of creating a list of factors.
2. (mathematics): An expression listing items that, when multiplied together, will produce a desired quantity.
3. A list of factors.

Derived terms

• complete factorization
• prime factorization
• integer factorization