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parameter

/ˈpærəmɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does parameter mean?

noun

A constant value or condition that is used as input to a function or procedure, or a variable that is used to control the behavior of a program. A characteristic or feature that is used to describe or measure something.

Example

"The function takes two parameters, x and y, and returns their sum."

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