Parameter

Noun

 * 1)  A variable kept constant during an experiment, calculation or similar.
 * 2)  A name in a function or subroutine definition that is replaced by, or bound to, the corresponding actual argument when the function or subroutine is called.
 * 3)  The value which is passed into the function to instantiate such a name; the argument.
 * 4) A characteristic or feature that distinguishes something from others

Synonyms for Parameter

 * argument
 * distinguishing feature

Derived terms
actual parameter; formal parameter

Related terms
parametric; parametrise, parametrize

Thesaurus
boundaries, boundary condition, bounds, bourns, canon, catch, check, circumference, circumscription, clause, compass, condition, confines, coordinates, criterion, degree, donnee, edges, escalator clause, escape clause, escape hatch, fine print, fringes, gauge, given, graduated scale, grounds, joker, kicker, limitations, limiting condition, limits, marches, measure, metes, metes and bounds, model, norm, obligation, outlines, outskirts, pale, parameters, pattern, perimeter, periphery, prerequisite, provision, provisions, proviso, quantity, reading, readout, requisite, rule, saving clause, scale, sine qua non, skirts, small print, specification, standard, stipulation, string, terms, test, touchstone, type, ultimatum, value, verges, whereas, yardstick

Etymology
From paramètre:, from  parametrum:, from  παρά: + μέτρον:.

Pronunciation

 * , {{SAMPA|/p@"r{m.@.t@/}}

Translations

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Noun

 * 1) a parameter