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parameter

parameter

140 6.7
A factor that affects how a system or process works
  • noun
  • /pəˈræmɪtər/
translation icon : parámetro
  • The software allows users to adjust various parameters to optimize performance.
  • set parameters
  • model parameters
  • parameter values

And those at the top set the parameters of the party.

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Examples

  • At 0030 hours, the mission deviated from the set parameters.

  • There are rigid parameters laid down to prevent such things happening.

  • And that scheme also has a parameter that shows up.

  • OK, so long as you use these parameters, OK.

  • You have to fit within parameters of time.

  • And those at the top set the parameters of the party.

  • Because if we can just stay in those parameters, we're safe.

  • Here, the question at hand is what parameters should the network have?

  • Yes, we certainly need to work on the external parameters needed for our success.

  • This is the perfect opportunity to establish parameters.

Synonyms

factor
vsparameter
2.1

A thing that helps cause a result

is narrower naming a specific system element that defines and limits behavior
param
vsparameter
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A value given to a function or program that controls how it works

is the formal term for a system element that limits performance and behavior

Compounds

Hubble's parameter
  • Specialized
9.9

A number that shows how fast the universe is expanding now

Hubble parameter
  • Specialized
9.9

A number that shows how fast galaxies move apart depending on distance

How Influential

critical
  • Specialized
66 8.0
parameter
140 6.7
factor
2.1
minor
600 2.4

Surface Forms

parameter singular
parameters plural

Etymology

Parameter comes from Greek parts para- 'beside' and metron 'measure', like the idea in meter. A parameter in a system is a factor put 'beside' the system that helps define its limits and behavior, so the origin explains why parameters set the system's rules.