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parameter Definition

pa·ram·eter (pə ram′ət ər)

noun

  1. Math. a quantity or constant whose value varies with the circumstances of its application, as the radius line of a group of concentric circles, which varies with the circle under consideration
  2. any constant, with variable values, used as a referent for determining other variables
  3. : usage objected to by some
    1. a boundary or limit
    2. a factor or characteristic: usually used in pl.

Etymology: ModL parametrum < Gr para-, para- + metron, measure

parameter Related Forms

par′a·met′·ric (par′ə met′rik) adjective

parameter Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • specify: Personally, I'd declare one that specified the exact parameters required.
  • adjust: The fascia houses six rotary encoders for adjusting parameters in real time, while 14 buttons and a chunky data wheel complete the controls.
  • define: It is virtually impossible to define fixed parameters to judge the level of service provided, but a consensus should be reached nevertheless.
  • estimate: In statistical work, one needs to estimate these parameters from observations of the process.
  • vary: By varying the compilation parameters, different webs may be produced over similar material for different audiences.
  • derive: Note that all derived parameters are calculated for all parameterized elements at the same time.

Adjective modifier

  • positional: Each option argument is also parsed into its own positional parameter.
  • optional: This is an optional parameter; if it is omitted, assumed to be the same as the key alias.
  • adjustable: Powerful search functions include smart input methods, adjustable text display parameters, and cross-referencing and wild card searches.
  • pharmacokinetic: Full bibliographic references are provided, as is a table on the pharmacokinetic parameters for this drug.
  • physiological: Results suggested a possible impact on root and physiological parameters and exposure resulted in lower N utilization.
  • geometric: The geometric parameters taken into account are area ratio, diffuser length to annular gap ratio, and divergence angle.

Modifies a noun

  • estimation: Some WG programs have automatic procedures for parameter estimation.
  • estimate: Of parameter estimates broker to work may be able.

Noun used with modifier

  • lattice: The above two reasons are most plausible explanation for the a -phase observed with different ' c ' lattice parameters.
  • configuration: You must then find and change the appropriate configuration parameter to permit instant power on.
  • input: Every bit in the output number is the opposite of its equivalent in the input parameter.
  • charset: If so, the JRE will assume from that point on that the MIME type supports the charset parameter and will not check again.
  • default: This is often used to work around the lack of default parameters.
  • algorithm: In most cases, the signature algorithm parameters are null; the parameters are usually supplied with the public key.