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parameters
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(mathematics) a constant in the equation of a curve whose variation produces a family of similar curves
- The parabola can be drawn with different parameters.
- Changing the parameter alters the shape of the curve.
- The function depends on a single parameter.
- The mathematician studied how the parameter affects the solution.
- Each parameter corresponds to a distinct curve in the family.
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a limit that controls or defines how something should be done
- The company policy sets strict parameters for employee conduct during business hours.
- The project manager defined the parameters for the timeline and budget of the construction project.
- The instructor provided clear parameters for the essay assignment, specifying the word count and topic.
- The government established legal parameters for the use of renewable energy sources.
- Negotiations are ongoing to establish parameters for international trade agreements.
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a measurable characteristic or attribute that defines the properties, behavior, or functioning of a system, process, or phenomenon
- In statistical analysis, sample size is an important parameter that affects the accuracy of research findings.
- The temperature range is a critical parameter for determining the performance of electronic devices.
- In machine learning algorithms, the learning rate is a parameter that controls the speed of convergence during training.
- The pH level serves as a parameter for assessing the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
- In medical diagnostics, blood pressure is an essential parameter for assessing cardiovascular health.
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(computer science) a reference or value supplied to a function, procedure, or program that influences its operation
- The function accepts two parameters: x and y.
- Default parameters are often provided in software libraries.
- Parameters control the behavior of algorithms.
- The programmer passed parameters to the subroutine.
- Parameters can be optional or required.
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