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form factor

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[fawrm fak-ter] / ˈfɔrm ˈfæk tər /

noun

  1. Computers. the design specifications of computing electronics that enforce uniformity and allow interchangeability of components.

    the form factor for circuit boards.

  2. the physical dimensions of an electronic device.

    The form factor of the new phone is thinner and lighter than that of the older models.

Etymology

Origin of form factor

First recorded in 1995–2000

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