parameter
/pəˈræmɪtər/
noun
- A limit or boundary that controls how something can be done or what is possible.
- We need to discuss the parameters of the agreement before signing.
- The project must stay within the budget parameters set by the company.
- Before starting the experiment, the scientists defined the parameters of the study.
- A variable or factor that can be changed or adjusted in a system, equation, or computer program.
- In the formula, the parameter 'x' represents the initial speed.
- The software allows users to change the search parameters to find better results.
- You can adjust the brightness parameter in the camera settings.
- A characteristic or feature that helps define or measure something.
- Time and cost are important parameters when planning a vacation.
- The teacher used several parameters to grade the essays, including grammar and creativity.
- Health parameters like blood pressure and heart rate are checked during a physical exam.