Der Parameter
Example: Wir müssen den Parameter für die Berechnung genau einstellen.
Definition
"Parameter" refers to a measurable or definable factor that influences the outcome of a process or calculation, often used to set conditions or boundaries. For example, in the phrase 'Wir müssen den Parameter für die Berechnung genau einstellen,' it means adjusting a specific value for precise calculation.
Etymology
The word "Parameter" comes from the Greek words 'para,' meaning beside, and 'metron,' meaning measure. It entered German and English through Latin and French, originally used in mathematics and science to describe a variable that defines a system's characteristics. Did you know? The term became popular in computing and statistics in the 20th century.
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"Der Parameter" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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