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Parameter

/pəˈræmətər/
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(noun) A value kept constant during an experiment, equation, calculation, or similar, but varied over other versions of the experiment, equation, calculation, etc.

Check the parameter list.
You need a parameter to capture the stiffness of the metal.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The engineer adjusted the key ____ in the simulation to match the real-world conditions more accurately.

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