C2nounformalsciencework
US/pəˈræm.ə.tər/
UK/pəˈræm.ɪ.tə/
a fixed limit or rule that controls how something is done; also a measurable factor
In context
The team must work within the parameters of the agreed budget.
The government has set clear parameters for the new health program.
Doctors monitor several parameters, such as heart rate and blood pressure.
Words that go with parameter
noun + preposition
- parameters ofThe parameters of the study were agreed in advance.
verb + noun
- set parametersParents should set parameters for their children's screen time.
- define the parametersFirst, we need to define the parameters of the project.
adjective + noun
- key parametersTemperature and humidity are the key parameters in this experiment.
- broad parametersThe minister outlined the broad parameters of the deal.