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A parameter is an important element to consider in evaluation or comprehension of an event, project, or situation. | A parameter is an important element to consider in evaluation or comprehension of an event, project, or situation. | ||
| − | Parameter has specific interpretations in [[mathematics]], [[ | + | Parameter has specific interpretations in [[mathematics]], [[Function (mathematics)|mathematical functions]], [[Parameter (computer programming)|computer programming]], [[logic]], [[linguistics]], environmental science, and other disciplines. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Linguistics]] | * [[Linguistics]] | ||
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Revision as of 06:37, 3 September 2015
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 mathematics, mathematical functions, computer programming, logic, linguistics, environmental science, and other disciplines.
See also
External links
- Parameter @ Wikipedia
