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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

Example Sentences

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So it goes with qubit measurements conducted with parametric voltage-current amplifiers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024

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 • Oct. 30, 2023

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 • 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