parameterization

noun

The representation of physical characteristics or properties by parameters rather than as sui generis instances; usually and especially

Opposite
deparameterization
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Meanings

nounparameterization (countable and uncountable, plural parameterizations)

plural parameterizations · alternative parametrization · alternative parameterisation · alternative parametrisation

  1. countableuncountableartsThe representation of physical characteristics or properties by parameters rather than as sui generis instances; usually and especially
  2. The representation of physical characteristics or properties by parameters rather than as sui generis instances; usually and especially:
    1. countableuncountableartsSuch parameterized representation in a computer model.
  3. countableuncountableThe representation of a curve or surface in terms of a parametric equation.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
deparameterization

Origin

From parameter + -ization.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 参数化
  • 参数化 (cānshùhuà)representation of physical effects
Italian parametrizzazione
  • parametrizzazionerepresentation of physical effects
Spanish parameterización
  • parameterizaciónrepresentation of physical effects
Cite this entry
APA

parameterization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parameterization

MLA

“parameterization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parameterization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “parameterization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parameterization.

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