Parameter

Pronunciation: /pəˈræmɪtər/

Definitions of parameter

noun a numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained the basic parameters of the assignment.

A2 The doctor set the parameters for the patient's treatment plan.

B1 The research study had specific parameters for data collection.

B2 The project manager outlined the parameters for the team's budget.

C1 The government established parameters for the new policy implementation.

C2 The scientist analyzed the parameters of the experiment to ensure accuracy.

Examples of parameter in a Sentence

formal The researcher adjusted the parameters of the experiment to achieve more accurate results.

informal Make sure you set the parameters correctly before running the simulation.

slang I need to tweak the parameters of this recipe to make it taste better.

figurative In life, we often have to reassess the parameters of our goals to adapt to changing circumstances.

Grammatical Forms of parameter

• plural: parameters
• comparative: more parameter
• superlative: most parameter
• present tense: parameter
• future tense: will parameter
• perfect tense: have parametered
• continuous tense: is parametering
• singular: parameter
• positive degree: parameter
• infinitive: to parameter
• gerund: parametering
• participle: parametered

Origin and Evolution of parameter

First Known Use: 1658 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'parameter' originated from the Greek word 'para', meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the word 'metron', meaning 'measure'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in mathematics to refer to a constant that determines the specific form of a mathematical expression, the term 'parameter' has evolved to also mean a variable that can be adjusted or set in a specific context or system.