input parameter

[ˈɪnpʊt pəˈræmɪtər]
nounpl: input parameters
parâmetro de entrada
1. A value or variable that is passed into a function, method, or program to control its behavior or provide data for processing
The function requires three input parameters: name, age, and email.
A função requer três parâmetros de entrada: nome, idade e email.
2. Data provided to a system or process at the beginning of execution to influence the operation
You must specify the input parameters before running the analysis.
Você deve especificar os parâmetros de entrada antes de executar a análise.
This is technical jargon commonly used in software development and programming contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian universities and tech companies, 'parâmetro de entrada' is the standard term taught in computer science courses. The term is domain-specific and not typically used in everyday conversation outside of technical fields.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
argumentinput variablefunction argumentparameter
Antonyms / Antônimos
output parameterreturn value

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
parâmetro de entrada
Most common term in Brazilian tech industry
Brazil - Technical
argumento de entrada
Less formal, sometimes used interchangeably
Portugal
parâmetro de entrada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard technical term
Portugal - Alternative
argumento de entrada
Less common but understood

Related Words

functionargumentvariableoutput parameterreturn valuemethod signature

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass input parameters
define input parameters
specify input parameters
validate input parameters
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