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parameter

Auxiliary variable or arbitrary constant that characterizes a system or specifies a mathematical function among a family of functions

Entitytype of propertyQ1413083

Instance of: type of property
Subclass of: variable
, constant
, property
+1 more

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A parameter, generally, is any characteristic that can help in defining or classifying a particular system. That is, a parameter is an element of a system that is useful, or critical, when identifying the system, or when evaluating its performance, status, condition, etc.

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Has use: characterization
description
parametrization
Said to be the same as: parameter (math)
Different from: Parameter
variable criterion used: role
Facet of: system configuration

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