PARAMETER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PARAMETER?

Need another word that means the same as “parameter”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “parameter” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Parameter” are: parametric quantity, argument, instructions, stipulations, requirements, conditions, provisions, restrictions, provisos, guidelines, parameters, order, framework, variable, limit, boundary, limiting factor, limitation, restriction, specification, criterion, guideline

Parameter as a Noun

Definitions of "Parameter" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “parameter” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves.
• Any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance.
• A numerical characteristic of a population, as distinct from a statistic of a sample.
• A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.
• A reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program.
• A quantity whose value is selected for the particular circumstances and in relation to which other variable quantities may be expressed.
• A limit or boundary which defines the scope of a particular process or activity.
• (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program.
• A quantity (such as the mean or variance) that characterizes a statistical population and that can be estimated by calculations from sample data.

Synonyms of "Parameter" as a noun (22 Words)

argument	An independent variable associated with a function or proposition and determining its value For example in the expression y F x x the arguments of the function F are x and x and the value is y. I ve had an argument with my father.
boundary	The line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something. A boundary wall.
conditions	The atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation. Harsh living conditions.
criterion	The ideal in terms of which something can be judged. They award a green label to products that meet certain environmental criteria.
framework	A hypothetical description of a complex entity or process. The theoretical framework of political sociology.
guideline	A general rule, principle, or piece of advice. The organization has issued guidelines for people working with prisoners.
guidelines	A light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters.
instructions	A manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it.
limit	A speed limit. Mary Ann tried everyone s patience to the limit.
limitation	(law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought. It is a good plan but it has serious limitations.
limiting factor	The grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase.
order	A thing made supplied or served as a result of an order. A friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there.
parameters	Any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance.
parametric quantity	The concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable.
provisions	A stock or supply of foods.
provisos	A stipulated condition.
requirements	Something that is required in advance. The requirements of his work affected his health.
restriction	The act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary. I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements.
restrictions	An act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation. I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements.
specification	A document drawn up by the applicant for a patent of invention that provides an explicit and detailed description of the nature and use of an invention. Everything was built to a higher specification.
stipulations	An agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record. A stipulation of fact was made in order to avoid delay.
variable	A symbol like x or y that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity. The weather is one variable to be considered.

Usage Examples of "Parameter" as a noun

• There are three parameters by which a speaker is able to modify the meaning of the utterance—pitch, volume, and tempo.
• The parameters within which the media work.

Associations of "Parameter" (30 Words)

border	A district near the border between two areas. The states bordering on the Black Sea.
boundary	A limit of something abstract, especially a subject or sphere of activity. A boundary wall.
circumscribe	Restrict or confine. Our actions are circumscribed by our biology personality and by the social and cultural context into which we are born.
confine	Deprive of freedom take into confinement. Within the confines of the hall escape was difficult.
curb	Restrain a horse by means of a curb. Both men were instinctively curbing their horses.
degree	Social or official rank. It is all a matter of degree.
delimit	Determine the limits or boundaries of. Agreements delimiting fishing zones.
demarcate	Separate or distinguish from. Art was being demarcated from the more objective science.
detain	Deprive of freedom; take into confinement. She was detained without trial for two years.
dispersed	Distributed or spread over a considerable extent. Has ties with many widely dispersed friends.
edge	Ski with one s weight on the edges of one s skis. A flamenco singer brings a primitive edge to the music.
extent	The size or scale of something. To a certain extent she was right.
finite	(of verbs) relating to forms of the verb that are limited in time by a tense and (usually) show agreement with number and person. Every computer has a finite amount of memory.
grade	Arrange in or allocate to grades classify or sort. A moderate grade of intelligence.
insofar	To the degree or extent that. Insofar as it can be ascertained the horse lung is comparable to that of man.
limit	Set or serve as a limit to. A weight limit.
normalcy	Being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning.
overestimate	Form too high or favourable an estimate of. He overestimated his own powers.
overrate	Have a higher opinion of (someone or something) than is deserved. It is easy to overrate what Frederick achieved.
periphery	A marginal or secondary position in, or aspect of, a group, subject, or sphere of activity. New buildings on the periphery of the hospital site.
precinct	The police station situated in a precinct. A pedestrian precinct.
range	Place or arrange in a row or rows or in a specified manner. The valley was between two ranges of hills.
restrain	To close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement. She struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays.
restrict	Place restrictions on. Some roads may have to be closed at peak times to restrict the number of visitors.
scope	A telescope microscope or other device having a name ending in scope. Plato even maintains religion to be the chief aim and scope of human life.
scrimp	Be thrifty or parsimonious; economize. I have scrimped and saved to give you a good education.
stint	Subsist on a meager allowance. To avoid having to stint yourself budget in advance.
stratum	An abstract place usually conceived as having depth. A stratum of flint.
varying	Differing in size, amount, degree, or nature. The varying angles of roof slope.
widely	Over a large area or range; extensively. People in widely different circumstances.