De parameter



Example: De parameter bepaalt de instellingen van het programma nauwkeurig.

Definition


"De parameter" refers to a variable or value used in technical contexts to define or influence the behavior and settings of a system or program. It determines specific configurations and helps control how processes or functions operate precisely.

Etymology


The word "de parameter" originates from the Greek word 'para' meaning 'beside' and 'metron' meaning 'measure'. It was adopted into Dutch through Latin and French, reflecting its technical use in mathematics and science to indicate a measurable factor that helps define a system.

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"De parameter" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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