Synonyms: parameter, parametric quantity
Definition: a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
Similar words: constant, constant quantity, invariable
Definition: a quantity that does not vary
Synonyms: parameter
Definition: a quantity (such as the mean or variance) that characterizes a statistical population and that can be estimated by calculations from sample data
Similar words: quantity
Definition: the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable
Definition: (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
Similar words: value
Definition: a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
Usage: the value assigned was 16 milliseconds
Similar words: address, computer address, reference
Definition: (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
Synonyms: parameter
Definition: any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance
Similar words: factor
Definition: anything that contributes causally to a result
Usage: a number of factors determined the outcome