input parameters
nounUK /ˈɪnpʊt pəˈræmɪtəz/
US /ˈɪnpʊt pəˈræmətərz/
Input parameters are the pieces of information you give to a program so it knows what to do.
The calculator needs two input parameters, the length and the width, to find the area.
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2. In mathematics, the values you put into a formula to get a result.
In the formula for a circle's area, the radius is an input parameter.
3. In engineering, the settings you choose before a machine or system runs.
The engineer adjusted the input parameters before starting the test.
4. In everyday use, the details you provide when asking for something.
When ordering a pizza, the size and toppings are your input parameters.