Meaning 1technical · 82%
A measurable value that defines or influences how a system behaves.
Natural examples
Die Temperatur ist ein wichtiger Parameter des Versuchs.
Temperature is an important parameter in the experiment.
Wir ändern den Parameter, um den Motor leiser zu machen.
We change the parameter to make the motor quieter.
Alle Parameter stehen in der Tabelle.
All parameters are listed in the table.
Usage note
Parameter is masculine: der Parameter; plural Parameter. In science and technology it names a measurable or adjustable quantity.
Mini-lesson: Parameter
A measurable value that defines or influences how a system behaves. Parameter is masculine: der Parameter; plural Parameter. In science and technology it names a measurable or adjustable quantity.
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