Parameter
11parameter — [n] limit constant, criterion, framework, guideline, limitation, restriction, specification; concept 688 …
12parameter — ► NOUN 1) a measurable or quantifiable characteristic of a system. 2) Mathematics a quantity which is fixed for the case in question but may vary in other cases. 3) a limit or boundary which defines the scope of a process or activity. DERIVATIVES …
13parameter — [pə ram′ət ər] n. [ModL parametrum < Gr para ,PARA 1 + metron,MEASURE] 1. Math. a quantity or constant whose value varies with the circumstances of its application, as the radius line of a group of concentric circles, which varies with the… …
14Parameter — For other uses, see Parameter (disambiguation). Parameter from Ancient Greek παρά also “para” meaning “beside, subsidiary” and μέτρον also “metron” meaning “measure”, can be interpreted in mathematics, logic, linguistics, environmental science[1] …
15Parameter — Ein Parameter [paˈʀametɐ] (gr. παρά para ‚neben‘ und μέτρον metron ‚Maß‘) ist: eine charakterisierende Eigenschaft, eine Kenngröße oder Kennzahl: in der Mathematik eine spezielle Variable, siehe Parameter (Mathematik); in der Geometrie eine… …
16parameter — parametric /par euh me trik/, parametrical, adj. /peuh ram i teuhr/, n. 1. Math. a. a constant or variable term in a function that determines the specific form of the function but not its general nature, as a in f(x) = ax, where a determines only …
17Parameter — Variable; Unbekannte; Kenngröße; Maß; Freiheitsgrade; Einflußgröße * * * Pa|ra|me|ter 〈m. 3〉 1. 〈Math.〉 unbestimmte Konstante einer Funktion, Gleichung, Kurve od. Fläche, von der die Funktion usw. abhängt u. durch deren verschiedene Wahl sich die …
18parameter — noun Etymology: New Latin, from para + Greek metron measure more at measure Date: 1852 1. a. an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (as a family of curves); also a quantity (as a mean or variance) that describes a… …
19parameter — One of many dimensions or ways of measuring or describing an object or evaluating a subject : 1. In a mathematical expression, an arbitrary constant that can possess different values, each value defining other expressions, and can determine the… …
20Parameter — A representation that characterizes a part of a model ( e.g. a growth rate), the value of which is determined outside of the model. See: exogenous variable. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * parameter pa‧ram‧e‧ter [pəˈræmtə ǁ ər] noun… …
