factor-wise function

noun
UK /ˈfæk.tə.waɪz ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
US /ˈfæk.tɚ.waɪz ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/

A factor-wise function is a math rule that works on each part of a group separately.

The factor-wise function multiplied each number in the list by two.

SYNONYMS

component-wise functionelement-wise functioncoordinate-wise functionpiecewise function

RELATED WORDS

mappingoperationvectorcomponentfactorization

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A function applied independently to each factor in a product or tuple.

The factor-wise function acted on each prime factor of the number.

3. A rule that treats each dimension of a data structure on its own.

In the program, the factor-wise function updated every field of the record.

4. A mathematical map defined separately on each part of a decomposition.

The factor-wise function preserved the order of the factors.