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parametric

American

[par-uh-me-trik] / ˌpær əˈmɛ trɪk /

Rarely parametrical

adjective

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

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Rather than relying on one long crystal or stacking many short ones, they run the light repeatedly through a single short crystal inside an optical parametric amplifier.

From Science Daily • Nov. 9, 2025

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

Capital Development Fund, for example, recently developed parametric policies for Vanuatu, Tonga, and Fiji covering cyclone damage.

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

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