form factor

ˈfɔːm ˈfæktə

Definition

Definition of form factor - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

device design

TECH.

size and shape of a device or component

TECH.

The smartphone's form factor affects its portability.

configuration

shape

size

technology

TECH.

the geometry of an object in engineering design

TECH.

The form factor of the device is compact and sleek.

configuration

layout

shape

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Expressions with form

bad form

behavior against social expectations, inappropriate or rude

Talking loudly in the library is bad form.

good form

correct technique or style in sports or arts

Her coach praised her good form during the swimming competition.

on form

adj.

performing well or at one's best

The team is on form and winning every match.

poor form

inappropriate behavior or actions in a social context

Interrupting someone while they speak is poor form.

in good form

adj.

in good physical condition or health

After months of training, she is in good form for the marathon.

in any way, shape, or form

prep.

used to deny something exists or happens in any manner or method

He is not involved in any way, shape, or form in the scandal.

Expressions with factor

factor in

include something when making a plan or decision

You should factor in the cost before buying.

duh factor

something so obvious it needs no explanation

The answer was a duh factor, everyone knew it.

feel-good factor

feeling of happiness or satisfaction

The movie had a strong feel-good factor that left the audience smiling.

ick factor

level of disgust or aversion something causes

The ick factor of the dish was too high.

wow factor

quality or feature that makes something exciting or impressive

The new phone has real wow factor.

X factor

special talent or quality

He has the X factor that makes him a star.

latte factor

habit of spending on non-essentials

Identifying your latte factor can help you manage your finances better.

wife acceptance factor

measure of how acceptable a purchase is to one's spouse

The new TV has a high wife acceptance factor.

care factor zero

complete lack of interest or concern

When he heard the news, his response was care factor zero.

factor out

omit or not consider as a factor

We need to factor out the weather in our plans.

Terms with form factor included in their meaning

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LFF

acr.

acr: large form factor

computer with a larger than normal size

SFF

acr.

acr: small form factor

small-sized computer case

Examples of form factor in a sentence

The form factor of the tablet is ideal for reading.
The new laptop's form factor is ideal for travel.
Designers focused on the form factor for better ergonomics.

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French:format, forme, ...
German:Formfaktor, ...
Italian:fattore di forma, ...
Spanish:factor de forma, formato, ...
Portuguese:formato, design, ...
Chinese:外形, 外形尺寸, ...
Japanese:フォームファクター, デザイン形状, ...
Arabic:عامل الشكل, شَكْل تَصْمِيمِي, ...
Hebrew:צוּרָה וְגֹדֶל, צוּרָה, ...
Russian:форм-фактор, ...
Ukrainian:форм-фактор, конструкція, ...
Hindi:फॉर्म फैक्टर, ...
Bengali:আকৃতি, ফর্ম ফ্যাক্টর, ...
Catalan:factor de forma, ...
Czech:form factor, tvarový faktor, ...
Danish:formfaktor, form, ...
Dutch:vormfactor, ...
Greek:μορφότυπος, σχεδιασμός, ...
Hungarian:kialakítás, műszaki kialakítás, ...
Khmer:ទំហំ និងរូបរាងរបស់ឧបករណ៍, ទម្រង់រូបរាង, ...
Korean:폼 팩터, ...
Persian:ابعاد و شکل, فرم فاکتور, ...
Polish:rozmiar i kształt, format, ...
Portuguese (BR):formato, ...
Romanian:factor de formă, ...
Swedish:formfaktor, formfaktorn, ...
Thai:รูปทรงและขนาด, รูปทรง, ...
Turkish:form faktörü, ...
Vietnamese:form factor, hình dạng, ...

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Definition of form factor - Reverso English Dictionary

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