parametric

Rarely par·a·met·ri·cal

[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.

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

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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.

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

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

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