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).

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WordMeaning
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
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malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
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extrudeto force, press, or push out
remediablecapable of being remedied
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