PARAMETERS Synonyms
9 hypernyms for parameters. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PARAMETERS
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| conditions | noun n | |||||
noun • the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process • the set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare • the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation | ||||||
| boundaries | noun n | |||||
noun • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • a line determining the limits of an area • the greatest possible degree of something | ||||||
| criteria | noun n | |||||
noun • a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated • the ideal in terms of which something can be judged | ||||||
| factors | noun n | |||||
noun • anything that contributes causally to a result • an abstract part of something • one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer • a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission • any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together • an independent variable in statistics • (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity verb • resolve into factors • be a contributing factor • consider as relevant when making a decision | ||||||
| guidelines | noun n | |||||
noun • a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters • a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action • a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior | ||||||
| limits | noun n | |||||
noun • the greatest possible degree of something • final or latest limiting point • as far as something can go • the boundary of a specific area • the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity • the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed verb • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • restrict or confine within limits • decide upon or fix definitely | ||||||
| specifications | noun n | |||||
noun • a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work • naming explicitly • (patent law) 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 • a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement | ||||||
| variables | noun n | |||||
adjective • liable to or capable of change noun • something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation • a quantity that can assume any of a set of values • a star that varies noticeably in brightness • a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity adjective satellite • marked by diversity or difference • (used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied | ||||||
| argument | noun n | |||||
noun • a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie • (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program • a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable • a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | ||||||
| feature | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • a prominent attribute or aspect of something • the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin • the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater • a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine • (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind • an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles verb • have as a feature • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner | ||||||
| distinguishing | adjective adj | |||||
verb • mark as different • detect with the senses • be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense • make conspicuous or noteworthy • identify as in botany or biology, for example | ||||||
| parametric quantity | noun n | |||||
noun • a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves | ||||||