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parameter

UK
/pəˈræmɪtə/
US
/pəˈræmɪtər/

Translations

parameternoun
parameters
pl
UK
/pəˈræmɪtə/
US
/pəˈræmɪtər/
paramètreSens technique et scientifique.
The parameters of the experiment were carefully controlled to ensure accurate results.
Les paramètres de l’expérience ont été soigneusement contrôlés afin de garantir des résultats précis.
Additional translations
cadreSens figuré, pour un ensemble de limites ou de contraintes.
Synonyms
factor
condition
guideline
specification
boundary
limit
variable
criterion
parameteradjective
UK
/pəˈræmɪtə/
US
/pəˈræmɪtɚ/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "parameter values")
paramétriqueSens technique, en mathématiques et en informatique.
The parameter space is large.
L’espace paramétrique est vaste.

Definitions

parameternoun
A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.
The parameters of the experiment were carefully controlled to ensure accurate results.
A limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process or activity.
The project must be completed within the parameters set by the client.
In mathematics, a constant in an equation that can be varied to yield a family of curves or surfaces.
By changing the parameter in the equation, we can see how the graph shifts.
In computing, a variable or value that is passed into a function, procedure, or subroutine.
The function takes three parameters: a filename, a mode flag, and a buffer size.
In statistics, a numerical characteristic of an entire population, such as a mean or variance, that describes a distribution and can be estimated from samples.
The population parameter, the true mean weight, differs slightly from the sample statistic.
parameteradjective
Relating to or serving as a parameter.
Parameter settings can greatly influence the performance of the algorithm.
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