parameters

3 definitions • 10 examples

a set of facts or a fixed limit that establishes or limits how something can or must happen or be done:

The researchers must keep within the parameters of the experiment.

The central office sets/establishes the parameters that guide policy at the local level.

a fixed limit that establishes how something should be done:

Aspin outlined the parameters of the debate between Congress and the Pentagon.

a set of facts which describes and puts limits on how something should happen or be done:

The report defines the parameters of best practice at a strategic, operational, and process level within an organization.

within the parameters of sth We must work within the parameters of the law.

parameters for/around sth The parameters for establishing the fund are vague.

broad/clear/general paramaters Policies create clear parameters and make it easier to manage everyday business life.

define/establish/set parameters It is important to set paramaters for working hours that are reasonably flexible.

performance/price/risk parameters The company has been asked to explain the performance parameters of their scheme.

financial/investment parameters The new investment parameters of the investment fund will allow investors to rebalance their portfolios.