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Definitions for Parameter
[1] Mathematics . a constant or variable term in a function that determines the specific form of the function but not its general nature, as a in f (x ) = ax, where a determines only the slope of the line described by f (x ). one of the independent variables in a set of parametric equations.
[2] Statistics . a variable entering into the mathematical form of any distribution such that the possible values of the variable correspond to different distributions.
[3] Computers . a variable that must be given a specific value during the execution of a program or of a procedure within a program.
[4] Usually parameters. limits or boundaries; guidelines: the basic parameters of our foreign policy.
[5] characteristic or factor; aspect; element: a useful parameter for judging long-term success.
[6] one of a number of auxiliary variables in terms of which all the variables in an implicit functional relationship can be explicitly expressed See parametric equations
[7] a variable whose behaviour is not being considered and which may for present purposes be regarded as a constant, as y in the partial derivative ∂f(x,y )/∂ x
[8] statistics a characteristic of the distribution of a population, such as its mean, as distinct from that of a sample Compare statistic
[9] informal any constant or limiting factor a designer must work within the parameters of budget and practicality
Words related to Parameter
framework, specification, criterion, restriction, guideline, limitation, constant
Words nearby Parameter
paramedic, paramedical, paramenia, parament, paramesonephric duct, parameter, parameterize, parametric amplifier, parametric equalizer, parametric equation, parametric equations
Origin of Parameter
From the New Latin word parametrum, dating back to 1650–60. See para-1, -meter
Words that may be confused with Parameter
boundary, limit, parameter, variable, (see, synonym, study, at, boundary), (see, usage, note, at, the, current, entry), parameter, perimeter
Other words from Parameter
par·a·met·ric [par-uh -me -trik] /ˌpær əˈmɛ trɪk/ , par·a·met·ri·cal , adjective
par′a•met′ ric (păr′ə-mĕt′ rĭk ) adj.
Word origin for Parameter
C17: from New Latin; see para- 1 , -meter
Synonyms for Parameter
criterion, framework, guideline, restriction, specification, constant, limitation