pf

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A form of power factor — The ratio of the actual power to the apparent power in an alternating current power system; specifically, the cosine of the phase angle between the voltage and the current.

CommonScrabble 7

Meanings

pf1

noun
  1. abbreviationinitialismbusinessInitialism of power factor.
interjection
  1. alternativeAlternative form of pff.

PF2

nounPF (countable and uncountable, plural PFs)

plural PFs

  1. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountableInitialism of pilot flying, a pilot currently in control of the flight trajectory of the aircraft, as opposed to pilot monitoring.
  2. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountablenatural sciencesInitialism of peak flow.
  3. abbreviationcountableuncountableAbbreviation of power failure; displayed by some household appliances after a power outage.
  4. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountablehuman sciencesInitialism of phonological form.
  5. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountablehuman sciencesInitialism of psychometric function.
  6. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountableball gamesInitialism of personal foul.
  7. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountableball gamesInitialism of power forward.
  8. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountableAmerican footballInitialism of points for.

    Coordinate term: PA

    1 more example

    The Giants and Commanders have the same record after 13 games each. However, Washington has control of third place in the NFC East due to a better PF/PA record in comparison to the Giants.

    2022 December 14, “NFL Playoff picture Week 15: Are the New York Giants still in contention for the postseason?”, in Sportskeeda, archived from the original on 17 Dec 2022
  9. USabbreviationcountableinitialismuncountableaeronauticsInitialism of patrol fighter.
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APA

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Chicago

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