parametric

[ par-uh-me-trik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a parameter, mathematical or statistical variable:

   For the statistical analysis, we used a parametric approach, estimating the parameters of a probability distribution.

Word History and Origins

Origin of parametric¹

para- ¹ + -metric ( def )

Example Sentences

Since a bolometer measures power, or photon number, it is not bound to add quantum noise stemming from the Heisenberg uncertainty principle in the way that parametric amplifiers are.

From Science Daily

They jointly developed their new theory of quantum interference of thermal fields with parametric single photons.

From Science Daily

But the optical parametric oscillator can also be tuned to other regions of the mid-infrared so that the combs can detect other molecules that absorb light in those regions.

From Science Daily

While parametric insurance has been around since the 1990s, recent advances in satellite technologies have opened up areas that were previously difficult to assess for damage, such as distant islands or mountain communities.

From Reuters

Computer programs helped devise the canyon’s parametric curves; Gang refined the creases and pleats.

From New York Times