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(noun) a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves |
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Synonyms: parametric quantity |
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Related Words: constant, constant quantity, degree of freedom |
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(noun) a quantity (such as the mean or variance) that characterizes a statistical population and that can be estimated by calculations from sample data |
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Related Words: quantity |
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(noun) any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance |
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Related Words: factor |
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