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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

parameters

/ˌpærəˈmɛtərz/ noun · British & US
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What does parameters mean?

noun

A parameter is a variable or constant in a mathematical or computational problem that can be changed to obtain different results. In computing, parameters are used to pass data to a function or procedure.

Example

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

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