Parameter

A parameter (from the Ancient Greek παρά, "para", meaning "beside, subsidiary" and μέτρον, "metron", meaning "measure"), in its common meaning, is a characteristic, feature, or measurable factor that can help in defining a particular system.

Description

A parameter is an important element to consider in evaluation or comprehension of an event, project, or situation.

Parameter has specific interpretations in several fields, including:

• Mathematics
• Mathematical functions
• Computer programming
• Logic
• Linguistics

See also

• Function (mathematics)
• Linguistics
• Logic
• Mathematics
• Measurement
• Parameter (computer programming)
• Parametric equation

External links

• Parameter @ Wikipedia