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PARAMETER
(noun) a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
synonyms : parametric quantityThe mathematician decided on a parameter that would minimize his efforts. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a quantity (such as the mean or variance) that characterizes a statistical population and that can be estimated by calculations from sample data
In statistical work and analysis, one has to carefully estimate these parameters from observations of the process. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
synonyms : argumentSome of the given programs have an automatic procedure for parameter estimation. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance
One always has to function within the parameters of reason. -added by naila_inlas
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