form factor

[fawrm fak-ter]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of form factor¹

First recorded in 1995–2000