argument parameter

[ˈɑːrɡjumənt pəˈræmɪtər]
nounpl: argument parameters
parâmetro de argumento
1. A variable or value passed to a function, method, or procedure when it is called, serving as input data for the function's execution
The function requires three argument parameters: name, age, and email address.
A função requer três parâmetros de argumento: nome, idade e endereço de email.
2. In programming, a specific instance of a parameter that contains the actual value supplied during function invocation
When calling the function printMessage('hello'), 'hello' is the argument parameter passed to the function.
Ao chamar a função printMessage('olá'), 'olá' é o parâmetro de argumento passado para a função.
This is a highly technical term specific to programming and computer science. It is used consistently across both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking developer communities, with minimal regional variation. Understanding argument parameters is fundamental to learning any programming language.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
argumentparameterfunction argumentactual parameterinput value
Antonyms / Antônimos
return valueoutput

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parâmetro de argumento
Standard technical term used in programming documentation and education
São Paulo
parâmetro de argumento / argumento
Often shortened to 'argumento' in casual technical discussions
Portugal
parâmetro de argumento
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard terminology in European Portuguese
USA/International English
argument parameter
Commonly used interchangeably with 'argument' or 'parameter' in technical contexts

Related Words

functionmethodvariableformal parameterfunction callprocedure

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass an argument parameter
accept argument parameters
define argument parameters
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