parameter
/pəˈræm.ɪ.tər/(noun)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR C1IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.
Key Academic Collocations
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parameterparametersparametric
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
criterionboundarylimitframeworkspecification
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Researchers must operate strictly within ethical parameters when conducting behavioral experiments involving human subjects."
"The diagram illustrates how factory automated sensors monitor temperature, pressure, and chemical purity parameters in real time."
"Legislators should clearly define the statutory parameters governing corporate data collection on public search platforms."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Replace conversational words like 'rules' or 'limits' with 'strictly defined legal and ethical parameters'.