parameterize
Define input values
To parameterize is to express something in terms of parameters—variables that can be adjusted to change outcomes.
In mathematics and programming, you parameterize a function or equation by defining which values can vary: The curve is parameterized by angle theta.
In software, parameterizing a query means making parts of it variable rather than fixed: Parameterize your SQL to prevent injection attacks.
The word appears mostly in technical contexts.
Adjustable device parameters
- optionsAvailable courses of action
- preferencesFavored options among alternatives
- customizeAlter to fit preferences
- adjustChange to fit better
tune · calibrate · initialize · setup · modify · tailor · defaults · toggles
Disputes or reasoning chains
- variablesChangeable elements in equations
- functionsWorks or serves purposes
- methodsWays to accomplish something
- defaultsPreset options or failures
passing · binding · generics · templates · typing · signatures · overloading · abstraction
Changeable elements in equations
- coefficientsNumerical multipliers in expressions
- constantsUnchanging fixed values
- equationsMathematical equality statements
- functionsWorks or serves purposes
vectors · matrices · optimization · differential · integral · algebraic · numerical · analytic
Imitation of real processes
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- estimationApproximate value judgment
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
- fittingSuitable or proper
inputs · outputs · sensitivity · validation · assumptions · scenarios · predictions · uncertainty
settings
Adjustable device parameters
- optionsAvailable courses of action
- preferencesFavored options among alternatives
- customizeAlter to fit preferences
adjust · tune · calibrate · initialize · setup · modify · tailor · defaults · toggles · flags
arguments
Disputes or reasoning chains
- variablesChangeable elements in equations
- functionsWorks or serves purposes
- methodsWays to accomplish something
defaults · passing · binding · generics · templates · typing · signatures · overloading · abstraction · encapsulation
variables
Changeable elements in equations
- coefficientsNumerical multipliers in expressions
- constantsUnchanging fixed values
- equationsMathematical equality statements
functions · vectors · matrices · optimization · differential · integral · algebraic · numerical · analytic · linear
simulation
Imitation of real processes
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- estimationApproximate value judgment
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
fitting · inputs · outputs · sensitivity · validation · assumptions · scenarios · predictions · uncertainty · initialization