Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parameter
noun
/pəˈræmɪtər/
Definition
A value or constant that is used to define a particular system, function, or condition.
Examples
- The software allows users to set their own parameters for data analysis.
- In science, many experiments have controls that are parameters affecting the outcomes.
- When entering a function in programming, you need to define the parameters clearly.
Meaning
Parameters are often used to limit or specify variables and are essential in mathematics, statistics, and computer programming settings.
Synonyms
- Criterion
- Specification
- Limit
- Boundary
