Parameter

  • 81Parameter — Pa|ra|me|ter der; s, <zu ↑para... u. 3↑...meter>: 1. in Funktionen u. Gleichungen eine neben den eigentlichen ↑Variablen auftretende, entweder unbestimmt gelassene od. konstant gehaltene Hilfsgröße (Math.). 2. bei Kegelschnitten die im… …

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  • 82parameter — pa|ram|e|ter [ pə ræmıtər ] noun count usually plural * a limit that affects how something can be done: We have to operate within the parameters of the budget. set/define/establish parameters (for something): Negotiators will meet next week to… …

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  • 83parameter — [[t]pəræ̱mɪtə(r)[/t]] parameters N COUNT: usu pl Parameters are factors or limits which affect the way that something can be done or made. [FORMAL] That would be enough to make sure we fell within the parameters of our loan agreement. ...some of… …

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  • 84parameter — pa·ram·e·ter || pÉ™ ræmɪtÉ™(r) n. variable which determines the form of a function; value which is transferred to a function or program and affects its operation (Computers) …

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  • 85Parameter —   A technical systems term for a value which is given to a computer program to use as it carries out its steps. An example might be an interest rate from a table which is passed from program A to program B when program A asks B to work out the… …

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  • 86parameter — [pə ramɪtə] 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 particular process or… …

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  • 87parameter — noun (countable usually plural) a set of fixed limits that control the way that something should be done: establish/set/lay down parameters: The inquiry has to stay within the parameters laid down by Congress …

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  • 88parameter — noun the parameters of the debate Syn: framework, variable, limit, boundary, limitation, restriction, criterion, guideline …

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  • 89parameter —   Any one of a number of possible variables relating to a process or phenomenon.   See also characteristic …

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  • 90parameter — pa·ram·e·ter …

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