take sth into account

/tˈeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˌɪntʊ ɐkˈaʊnt/

[phrase]

to take sth into account

[PHRASE]

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

synonyms : allow

What is the origin of the idiom "take something into account" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "take something into account" can be traced back to Middle English. The word "account" in this context refers to consideration or regard. The usage of "take into account" evolved from the combination of the verb "take" and the noun "account," which meant to include or consider something when assessing a situation. Over time, the phrase became firmly established in the English language, and it has been in use for several centuries. It is frequently used in decision-making processes, problem-solving discussions, analytical assessments, and evaluations.

Examples

1. What's great about the X1 Fold, it takes into account so many aspects of our day-to-day life.

2. Why are they being deployed very quickly and easily without taking into account the impact on people, on the rights of people, particularly the right to protest?

3. So when you're picking these assignments for astronauts, you have to take into account, do you want the astronaut to be able to walk, bend over, pick up things, or will he or she be carrying something?

4. The four weeks is $50 billion, and it scales more or less linearly with the duration of the school closure, so the benefit of school closure is clear, but it's also important to take account of the potential costs.