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Latest revision as of 04:26, 22 April 2016
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:
See also
- Function (mathematics)
- Linguistics
- Logic
- Mathematics
- Measurement
- Parameter (computer programming)
- Parametric equation
External links
- Parameter @ Wikipedia
