A scale factor is a number which scales, or multiplies, some quantity. In the equation y = Cx, C is the scale factor for x. C is also the coefficient of x, and may be called the constant of proportionality of y to x. For example, doubling distances corresponds to a scale factor of two for distance, while cutting a cake in half results in pieces with a scale factor of one half. The basic equation for it is image over primeage. In the field of measurements, the scale factor of an instrument is sometimes referred to as sensitivity. The ratio of any two corresponding lengths in two similar geometric figures is also called a scale factor.
by Omgjehd December 08, 2016
When a company expands quicker than the directors or shareholders can keep up with employees, eventually it explodes like a balloon.
Chris and Pete promised consumer's their investments would be delivered in a set time frame. When that failed, Chris and Pete promised new and better products which sucked further outside investors in. Eventually unable to deliver any products, the company folded....that is the "balloon factor"
by Winfield83 January 04, 2019
by brutus2618 April 03, 2018
The name of the scale that rates the chances of being struck by your own piss when using a particular urinal. Especially true for oddly shaped/positioned urinals.
"Dude, the urinals here are 4 feet off the ground damn ground, I had to back a bit and on my toes to avoid the splash factor."
"Damn it, now I need to wash my pants, that fucking toilet has to be splash factor 9!"
"Damn it, now I need to wash my pants, that fucking toilet has to be splash factor 9!"
by ninety99nine October 21, 2011
To experience extreme latency and errors in your computer system to a point that it defeats the point of computer automation.
I cannot seem to make an offers to my customer using my Siebel system as it is experiencing the jeb factor.
by abukay October 11, 2014
Drip factor refers to one’s fashion being so immensely swag that it can induce a reaction in females to cause them to become wet due to an overwhelming sexual response.
by Informer$$ September 03, 2019
by Wagio November 29, 2017