GRE Word List
PARAMETER
an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
The meaning of the word parameter is an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
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| conclusive | of, relating to, or being a conclusion |
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