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English 1b3 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

'Factor in' vs 'Allow for'

When doing a calculation, do 'factor in' and 'allow for' both mean your results of, say, a comparison on sales for two periods where one period had a sale while the other didn't are adjusted according to this promotion that must be considered?

Or does allowing for only mean you are aware of this but didn't adjust the figures accordingly?

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'Factor in' and 'allow for' can both have either use, but be aware that 'factor in' is also a specific mathematical process, so I'd be careful when using it about calculations.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Factor in' and 'allow for' can both have either use, but be aware that 'factor in' is also a specific mathematical process, so I'd be careful when using it about calculations.
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'Factor in' and 'allow for' can both have either use, but be aware that 'factor in' is also a specific mathematical process, so I'd be careful when using it about calculations.
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Wait a minute... So they can both mean either of these two?

I have considered this and adjusted the calculation
I have considered this but have not adjusted the calculation

How confusing!
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Not exactly.

I have considered this and adjusted the calculation
I have considered this.
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It seems to me that either way you say it, it would indicate that the results had been adjusted. However "factor in" would be a more specific mathematical way to say it.

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'\"Scuse me," somebody already said what I just said!

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