释义
n.
technical a numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation
〈技〉 参(变)数;参(变)量。
Mathematics a quantity whose value is selected for the particular circumstances and in relation to which other variable quantities may be expressed
【数】 参数。
Statistics a numerical characteristic of a population, as distinct from a statistic of a sample
【统计】 人口参数。
(in general use)a limit or boundary which defines the scope of a particular process or activity
(普通用法)范围,界限
词源
"mid 17th cent.: modern Latin, from Greek para- ‘beside' + metron ‘measure’."