Parameter
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation. Parameters establish boundaries, limits, or characteristics within which something operates.
“The experiment's parameters were carefully controlled for accuracy.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/pəˈræm.ɪ.tə/
Syllables
pa·ram·e·ter
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Nine letters with -METER ending; contains scientific terminology
Scrabble
Worth 13 points; technical term with good letter distribution
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