Related:

• factor n. See coefficient of X.
• index of X n. See coefficient of X.
• coefficient of X n. Hackish speech makes heavy use of pseudo-mathematical metaphors.
  Four particularly important ones involve the terms `coefficient', `factor', `index of X', and `quotient'....
• BWQ /B-W-Q/ n. [IBM: abbreviation, `Buzz Word Quotient'] The percentage of buzzwords in a speech or documents.
  Usually roughly proportional to bogosity. See TLA....
• ignal-to-noise ratio: [from analog electronics] n.
  Used by hackers in a generalization of its technical meaning....
• ature n. See has the X nature.
• fudge factor n. [common] A value or parameter that is varied in an ad hoc way to produce the desired result.
  The terms `tolerance' and slop are also used, though these usually indicate a one-sided leeway, such as a buffer that is made larger than necessary because one isn't sure exactly how large it needs to be, and it is better to waste a little space than to lose completely for not having enough....
• fudge factor: n. A value or parameter that is varied in an ad hoc way to produce the desired result.
  The terms `tolerance' and {slop} are also used, though these usually indicate a one-sided leeway, such as a buffer that is made larger than necessary because one isn't sure exactly how large it needs to be, and it is better to waste a little space than to lose completely for not having enough....
• un-stools n. Unflattering hackerism for SunTools, a pre-X windowing environment notorious in its day for size, slowness, and misfeatures.
  X, however, is larger and (some claim) slower; see second-system effect....