der Parameter
Translation
parameter
Examples
Wir müssen die wichtigsten Parameter definieren.
We have to define the most important parameters.
Dieser Parameter beeinflusst das Ergebnis stark.
This parameter strongly influences the result.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to ... a parameter to define a parameter
Similar Words
Variable, Faktor (factor), Kriterium (criterion)
Etymology
From Greek 'para-' (beside) + 'metron' (measure). It is an international scientific term.
Memory Tips
This is an internationalism, almost identical to the English 'parameter'. Used in technical and scientific contexts.