What is "factorise"

factorise \factorise\ v. t. 1. to resolve into factors, as of a polynomial; same as factorize. [mostly Brit.]

Syn: factorize.

alt. 1 (context mathematics English): To create a list of factors. 2 (context mathematics English): To divide an expression into a listing of items that, when multiply together, will produce the original quantity. vb. 1 (context mathematics English): To create a list of factors. 2 (context mathematics English): To divide an expression into a listing of items that, when multiply together, will produce the original quantity.

v. resolve (a polynomial) into factors [syn: factorize]