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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesparameter
/pəˈræmɪtər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.
"We need to set clear parameters for the project before we begin."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Coined in the mid-17th century from New Latin *parametrum*, from Ancient Greek *para-* (beside, auxiliary) + *metron* (measure).
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10 Global Lexicons: How "parameter" is said worldwide
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paramètre
Transliteration: paramètre
"Il faut définir les paramètres de cette expérience."
Parameter
Transliteration: Parameter
"Wir müssen die Parameter für das Experiment festlegen."
parametro
Transliteration: parametro
"Dobbiamo stabilire i parametri per il progetto."
parámetro
Transliteration: parámetro
"Debemos establecer los parámetros para este proyecto."
parâmetro
Transliteration: parâmetro
"Precisamos definir os parâmetros para o projeto."
पैरामीटर
Transliteration: pairamīṭar
"हमें इस परियोजना के लिए पैरामीटर तय करने होंगे।"
参数
Transliteration: cānshù
"我们需要为这个项目设定参数。"
매개변수
Transliteration: maegaebyeonsu
"우리는 프로젝트의 매개변수를 설정해야 합니다."
パラメータ
Transliteration: paremāta
"プロジェクトのパラメータを設定する必要があります。"
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