parameter
Meaning
A parameter is a fundamental variable or characteristic that defines a system or sets the conditions for an operation, often used in mathematical, scientific, and statistical contexts to delineate the boundaries or constraints within which a particular pr
💡 While "parameter" is often used interchangeably with "variable," it is important to note that parameters typically refer to fixed values that influence the behavior of a system, whereas variables can change within that system.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
sat
at
the
kitchen
table
with
her
notebook
,
contemplating
a
concise
plan
for
the
gardening
project
she
intended
to
begin
over
the
weekend
.
She
enumerated
the
objectives
and
assessed
the
resources
available
,
making
sure
each
task
was
feasible
.
To
impose
sensible
constraints
she
defined
a
crucial
parameter
:
she
would
allocate
no
more
than
two
hours
per
day
to
gardening
.
That
boundary
allowed
her
to
prioritise
tasks
that
could
be
completed
in
short
sessions
rather
than
attempt
an
exhaustive
overhaul
in
one
go
.
By
the
time
she
closed
her
notebook
she
felt
reassured
that
the
schedule
was
realistic
and
that
the
work
would
remain
enjoyable
.
Common Phrases
statistical parameters
operational parameters
defining parameters
Related Words
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