Word info

form factor

Noun

Meaning

(physics) The ratio of the RMS value to the absolute mean of a sinusoidal wave (especially to that of an alternating current)

(physics) Any of several functions that describe the unknown internal state of a particle

(physics) The emissivity of a material

(crystallography) A function that describes the scattering power of an atom as function of the scattering angle

(mechanics) A factor describing the stress distribution of a body

The geometry of an object, especially in engineering design; configuration.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

The Nexus 7 is about the same size as a Moleskine notebook, and it just 'feels' like the right form factor for doing all those things you want to do on a smart phone, but can't quite do in the right way. It's not too big, and not too small - just right. John Battelle

“A lot of the challenges with doing technology and eyewear is about how to hack all the stuff you need into a form factor that’s small, light, comfortable, and ultimately something that looks good as well,” said Strand. Source: Internet

Ammeter from the old Penn Station Terminal Service Plant in New York City Zero-center ammeter An older moving iron ammeter with its characteristic non-linear scale and with the moving iron ammeter symbol mounted on a small form factor PC. Source: Internet

And Microsoft’s Surface line helped redefine the way we use our mobile PCs and their form factor altogether. Source: Internet

As per the leaked renders, Google Pixel 5 retains the same form factor as its predecessor. Source: Internet

A solid piece of hardware that appeals to those who want the biggest touchscreen display possible in the smallest form factor, while also enjoying an amazing speaker experience. Source: Internet

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