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parametric

American  
[par-uh-me-trik] / ˌpær əˈmɛ trɪk /
Rarely parametrical

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.


Etymology

Origin of parametric

para- 1 + -metric ( def. )

Vocabulary lists containing parametric

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Devices called parametric amplifiers are traditionally used to do these measurements.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024

A special component in the setup, known as an optical parametric oscillator, was used to shift the comb teeth from the near-infrared to the mid-infrared colors absorbed by CO2.

From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2023

"In most cases, there is zero adaptation spend," said CEO Jonathan Gonzales of parametric start-up Raincoat, which has deployed five projects in Colombia, Mexico, Jamaica and Puerto Rico.

From Reuters • May 19, 2023

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

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023

Babi taught her to derive the quadratic equation, showed her how to factor polynomials and plot parametric curves.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini