take into account

/teɪk ˈɪntu əˈkaʊnt/
/teɪk ˈɪntu əˈkaʊnt/
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Other forms: taken into account; taking into account; takes into account; took into account

Definitions of take into account
  1. verb
    allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something
    synonyms: allow
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    types:
    budget for
    calculate enough money for; provide for in the budget
    type of:
    calculate, count on, estimate, figure, forecast, reckon
    judge to be probable
Pronunciation
US
/teɪk ˈɪntu əˈkaʊnt/
UK
/teɪk ˈɪntu əˈkaʊnt/
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