parameter

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"In standard quantum mechanics, time is treated as an external, classical parameter that is not affected by the quantum system being studied," explains Curceanu.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

Bonsai 8B is an 8-billion parameter large language model, trained using Google v4 TPUs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

There was also a lack of inspection and maintenance of the parameter fencing, and a failure to inspect the manhole at the end of the working day to make sure it was closed.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

Data from this parameter would be important to examine, said UC Berkeley emeritus professor of education Bruce Fuller.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

So they use parameter to mean a boundary, a characteristic, a component, an element, a feature, an ingredient, a part, a perimeter, a quality, or a requirement.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner