Meaning
parameter; criterion
- a measurable factor used for evaluation
- a limit or reference value
- a parameter in technical or scientific contexts
In a sentence
Abbiamo scelto il prezzo come parametro principale.
We chose price as the main parameter.
Quali parametri usate per valutare il progetto?
Which parameters do you use to evaluate the project?
Il risultato non rientra nei parametri previsti.
The result does not fall within the expected parameters.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| parametro | masculine · singular |
| parametri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common in formal, technical, and academic language.
- Often figurative: fuori parametro = outside the expected range.
- Near criterion in some contexts, but more technical than criterio.