load factor
The term "load factor" is versatile and used in various fields such as engineering, aviation, computing, and transportation to describe efficiency and capacity utilization.
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Definition
C1Aviation
(technical)The ratio of the lift generated by an aircraft to its weight, indicating the forces experienced during maneuvers.
Example
- During a sharp turn, the load factor on the aircraft increases significantly.
B2Transportation
(technical)The percentage of a transportation system's maximum capacity that is actually utilized.
Example
- The airline's load factor improved, indicating more seats were filled on average.
C1Electrical Engineering
(technical)The ratio of the average load to the peak load over a specified period, measuring the efficiency of an electric system's capacity usage.
Example
- A high load factor suggests that the power grid is being used efficiently.
C1Computing
(technical)The proportion of storage locations in a hash table that contain entries.
Example
- A higher load factor in a hash table can lead to more collisions and reduced efficiency.
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