take into account
/teɪk ˈɪntə əˈkaʊnt/
Meaning
To consider or include particular facts, circumstances, or details when making a decision or judgment. It is commonly used in professional settings when planning projects, analyzing budgets, or evaluating performance to ensure no critical factors are overlooked.
Examples
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We need to take into account the shipping delays when setting the launch date.
We need to take into account the shipping delays when setting the launch date.
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When evaluating the team's performance, please take into account their recent workload.
When evaluating the team's performance, please take into account their recent workload.
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The budget takes into account potential inflation over the next fiscal year.
The budget takes into account potential inflation over the next fiscal year.
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Before signing the contract, make sure you take all hidden costs into account.
Before signing the contract, make sure you take all hidden costs into account.
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They failed because they didn't take into account the local market regulations.
They failed because they didn't take into account the local market regulations.
Common Mistakes
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✗ We must take in account the client's feedback.
✓ We must take into account the client's feedback.
The correct prepositional phrase is 'take into account' or 'take account of', not 'take in account'.
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✗ Please take into account of the extra expenses.
✓ Please take into account the extra expenses.
Do not use 'of' after 'take into account'. If you want to use 'of', the correct phrase is 'take account of'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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When planning the budget, we must ___ the cost of new software licenses.
💡 Consider this factor.
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take into account
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Did you ___ the time zone difference before scheduling the meeting?
💡 Think about or consider.
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take into account