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Discover LudwigThe phrase "scale factor" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in mathematical contexts, particularly in geometry, to describe the ratio of the size of an object in a scale drawing or model compared to its actual size.
Example: "To create a scale model of the building, we used a scale factor of 1:100."
Alternatives: "scaling ratio" or "proportional factor."
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The scale factor σn.
Return the scale factor used.
Returns whether the projector wants scale factor.
Yes, there is a scale factor.
ScaleBkgnd Linear scale factor for background.
Scales the object by the specified scale factor.
For enhancers, a scale factor of 5 was used.
This value will be used to update WCS scale factor.
Sets the scale factor on the specified axis.
Returns the bin width associated with the scale factor.
- :: The scale factor
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