form factor
Americannoun
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Computers. the design specifications of computing electronics that enforce uniformity and allow interchangeability of components.
the form factor for circuit boards.
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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
Example Sentences
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Under Ternus, Apple could spearhead the next form factor for the AI era, Forrester analyst Dipanjan Chatterjee wrote in a Monday note.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Zuckerberg called glasses “the ideal form factor for personal superintelligence,” during his introduction of the latest specs at the company’s Meta Connect conference last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
“OpenClaw’s rising popularity marks a meaningful shift in the AI form factor from chat to execution, and we believe this change matters for equities,” wrote J.P.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
"All of these places have flat floors. Why would you want the added expense of a very complex form factor... when you could just put it on a mobile base?" he asks.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025
This form factor is roughly 100 times smaller than its amplifier counterpart, making it extremely attractive as a measurement device.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024
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