Parameter

usgb/pəˈræmɪtər/
noun

A limit or guideline that controls how something should be done or what can be done.

The test must be done within certain parameters to be accurate.
Visual representation of "parameter" - A limit or guideline that controls how something should be done or what can be done.

Often appears as...

  • within set parameters
  • exceed the parameters

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Boundary Conditions

Parameter sets boundaries within which an activity occurs or a decision is made.

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We can only choose a venue within the parameters of our budget.
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Not Always Fixed

Parameters can be flexible and may change based on new information or conditions.

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Our project parameters shifted after the initial market analysis.
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