Q-factor

American  

[kyoo-fak-ter] / ˈkyuˌfæk tər /

noun

1. See Q.

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Q factor British  

noun

1. a measure of the relationship between stored energy and rate of energy dissipation in certain electrical components, devices, etc, thus indicating their efficiency

2.  Q.  Also called: Q value.  the heat released in a nuclear reaction, usually expressed in millions of electronvolts for each individual reaction

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Etymology

Origin of Q-factor

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

However, something called the Q-factor—which combines elements like eloquence, team-building skills, and creativity—might help.

From Science Magazine

It takes a while to nail down: The authors found that calculating a scientist’s Q-factor requires at least 20 papers and 10 years of citations.

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Sinatra, meanwhile, says she hasn’t calculated her own Q-factor.

From Science Magazine

All of those nonrandom differences between people—eloquence, team-building skills, and creativity—boiled down to a parameter in the model called Q. The authors found that calculating a scientist’s Q-factor requires at least 20 papers and 10 years of citations.

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