plural parameters
: a rule or limit that controls what something is or how something should be done
—usually plural
First we need to set/define the parameters of the project.
The investigation stayed within the parameters set by the court.
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“Parameter.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/parameter. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.
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