noun · academic
parameter
UK/pəˈramɪtə/US/pəˈræmətər/pə·RAM·e·ter
a factor or limit that affects a system or calculation
Examples
“We need to change the parameters of the experiment to get reliable results.”
“The model uses several input parameters to predict future demand.”
“When discussing policy, the political context is an important parameter to consider.”
Band 8 sentence
“One of the key parameters in our regression model is the discount rate, which substantially alters the projected outcomes.”
Collocations
- key parameter
- set a parameter
- parameter for
Word family
Common mistakes
We measured many parameter in the test.→We measured many parameters in the test.
The perimeter of the model affects results.→The parameter of the model affects results.
We set parameter for the simulation.→We set parameters for the simulation.
Say it for a higher band
5factor→6variable→7+parameter
Synonyms
variable
factor
Easily confused
perimeter
“They measured the perimeter of the field before installing the fence.”
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