factorization

noun

fac·​tor·​i·​za·​tion ˌfak-tə-rə-ˈzā-shən 

: the operation of resolving a quantity into factors

also : a product obtained by factorization

factorize

ˈfak-tə-ˌrīz 

transitive verb

Examples of factorization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Quantum Threat Conventional cryptographic protocols such as RSA, ECC and Diffie-Hellman rely on the computational difficulty of mathematical problems like integer factorization and discrete logarithms to provide security. —Dino Dimarino, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

This has meant that the most advanced forms of cryptography—which are based on factorization—cannot now be broken. —Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025

Less obvious is what also has been demonstrated—that quantum computers can offer dramatic gains in solving some kinds of non–quantum mechanical problems, such as factorization. —Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025

The researchers employed innovative techniques to optimize the mapping of the factorization problem onto the quantum annealer. —Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

factorize (from factor entry 1 + -ize) + -ation

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for factorization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

factorization

noun

fac·​tor·​i·​za·​tion ˌfak-tə-rə-ˈzā-shən 

: the act or process or an instance or result of factoring