Parameter

A representation that characterizes a part of a model ( e.g. a growth rate), the value of which is determined outside of the model. See: exogenous variable. The New York Times Financial Glossary

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parameter pa‧ram‧e‧ter [pəˈræmtə ǁ -ər] noun [countable usually plural]

a set of fixed limits that control the way something is done:

• Business lawyers advise clients on the legal parameters within which economic activity must operate.

• The agency now plans to propose a rule that would set parameters for exchange markets.

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parameter UK US /pəˈræmɪtə^r/ noun [C usually plural]

► a set of facts which describes and puts limits on how something should happen or be done: »The report defines the parameters of best practice at a strategic, operational, and process level within an organization.
within the parameters of sth »We must work within the parameters of the law.
parameters for/around sth »The parameters for establishing the fund are vague.
broad/clear/general paramaters »Policies create clear parameters and make it easier to manage everyday business life.
define/establish/set parameters »It is important to set paramaters for working hours that are reasonably flexible.
performance/price/risk parameters »The company has been asked to explain the performance parameters of their scheme.
financial/investment parameters »The new investment parameters of the investment fund will allow investors to rebalance their portfolios.

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Parameter — Parameter, im allgemeinen jede Größe, die in einer Funktion neben den. Veränderlichen enthalten ist. Bei einem Kegelschnitt (s.d.) ist der Parameter die Länge der im Brennpunkt auf der Hauptachse senkrechten Sehne. Der Halbparameter ist der… … Lexikon der gesamten Technik
parameter — In technical use, a parameter is a measurable factor that contributes to determining a system or event. In the 20c it developed rapidly into the kind of word that Fowler (1926) described as a ‘popularized technicality’, many instances of which he … Modern English usage
Parameter — Pa*ram e*ter, n. [Pref. para + meter: cf. F. param[ e]tre.] 1. A constant number which is part of a theory, function, or calculation, whose value is not determined by the form of the theory or equation itself, and may in some cases be arbitrary… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
parameter — (n.) 1650s, from Mod.L. parameter (1630s), from Gk. para beside, subsidiary + metron measure (see METER (Cf. meter) (n.2)). A geometry term until 1920s when it yielded sense of measurable factor which helps to define a particular system (1927).… … Etymology dictionary
Paramĕter — (gr.), jede Constante, welche in der Gleichung einer geraden Linie vorkommt. P. einer Parabel, die durch den Brennpunkt der Parabel gelegte, auf der Achse senkrecht stehende Sehne. Ist also y2 = px die Scheitelgleichung der Parabel für… … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Parameter — (griech., Nebenmaß) einer Funktion, Gleichung, Kurve oder Fläche heißt jede unbestimmte Konstante, von der die Funktion etc. abhängt und durch deren verschiedene Wahl sich die Gestalt der Funktion etc. ändert. Über P. bei den Kegelschnitten s. d … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Parameter — Paramĕter (grch.), jede in der Gleichung einer Kurve vorkommende Konstante; bei einem Kegelschnitt die durch den Brennpunkt gehende, auf der Hauptachse senkrechte Sehne … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
Parameter — Parameter, in der Geometrie doppelte Ordinate, die durch den Brennpunkt eines Kegelschnitts geht. Vergl. Ellipse, Hyperbel, Parabel … Herders Conversations-Lexikon
parameter — index guideline Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
Parameter — (matematik), når man i analytisk geometri lader nogle af konstanterne i ligningen for en kurve eller flade efterhånden antager alle mulige værider, vil ligningen komme til at fremstille uendelig mange kurver eller flader med visse fælles… … Danske encyklopædi
parameter — [n] limit constant, criterion, framework, guideline, limitation, restriction, specification; concept 688 … New thesaurus

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