parameter
//pəˈræmɪtər//
Noun
parameterSingular
parametersPlural
1
A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.
The scientists adjusted the temperature parameters to optimize the experiment.
2
A limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process or activity.
We need to work within the parameters set by the budget.
3
In mathematics, a quantity that remains constant in a particular case but varies in different cases.
In this equation, t is a parameter that can take any real value.
4
In computing, a variable that is passed to a function or procedure to specify its behavior.
The function takes two parameters: a filename and a mode.