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AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word
parameter
/pəˈræmɪtər/ Syllables: pa·ˈram·e·ter
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A characteristic or factor that defines or limits a system; a boundary condition.
Synonyms
boundary
criterion
limit
Antonyms
None available
Translations
parameter in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
معيار، محدد
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
الشيء الذي يحدد أو يحد من نظام معين، أو شرط يجب الالتزام به.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Parameters are limits or defining characteristics. Research parameters define the scope and boundaries of a study. Statistical parameters describe population characteristics.
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Memory TipParameter = para (beside) + meter (measure) — the measure beside the main variable, setting its limits.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The parameters of the study were clearly defined before data collection commenced.
Statistical parameters such as mean and standard deviation describe the population.
The scope and parameters of the review were agreed upon by all team members in advance.
Word Families & Pronunciation
parameter
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| noun | parameters |
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