parameter
Definitions
A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.
A limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process or activity.
A variable in a function or program that determines the specific output or behavior of that function.
Examples
The success of the experiment depends on a single critical parameter.
We need to define every parameter before we begin the software development process.
Synonyms
variable limit boundary criterion specification factor framework