parametric

Definition of Parametric in English :

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Adjective

1. parametric

of or relating to or in terms of a parameter

Example Sentences:
'parametric equation'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Parametric

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noun

1.

one of a number of auxiliary variables in terms of which all the variables in an implicit functional relationship can be explicitly expressed

parametric equations

2.

a variable whose behaviour is not being considered and which may for present purposes be regarded as a constant, as y in the partial derivative ∂f(x,y)/∂x

3. statistics

a characteristic of the distribution of a population, such as its mean, as distinct from that of a sample

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4. informal

any constant or limiting factor

a designer must work within the parameters of budget and practicality

Parametric

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noun

1. Ancient Mathematics

a quantity or constant whose value varies with the circumstances of its application, as the radius line of a group of concentric circles, which varies with the circle under consideration

2.

any constant, with variable values, used as a referent for determining other variables

3.

a.

a boundary or limit

b.

a factor or characteristic

usually used in pl.

usage objected to by some

Parametric

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n.

1. Mathematics

a. A constant in an equation that varies in other equations of the same general form, especially such a constant in the equation of a curve or surface that can be varied to represent a family of curves or surfaces.

b. One of a set of independent variables that express the coordinates of a point.

2.

a. One of a set of measurable factors, such as temperature and pressure, that define a system and determine its behavior and are varied in an experiment.

b. Usage Problem A factor that restricts what is possible or what results: "all the parameters of shelter—where people will live, what mode of housing they will choose, and how they will pay for it" (New York).

c. A factor that determines a range of variations; a boundary: an experimental school that keeps expanding the parameters of its curriculum.

3. Statistics A quantity, such as a mean, that is calculated from data and describes a population.

4. Usage Problem A distinguishing characteristic or feature.

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