parameterize

[pəˈræmɪtəraɪz]
verb
parametrizar
1. To define or describe something in terms of parameters; to express as a function of parameters
We need to parameterize the curve to understand its behavior over time.
Precisamos parametrizar a curva para entender seu comportamento ao longo do tempo.
2. In computing and mathematics, to set or adjust parameters that control the behavior of a system or algorithm
The engineer will parameterize the neural network to optimize its performance.
O engenheiro parametrizará a rede neural para otimizar seu desempenho.
3. To make configurable through parameters rather than hard-coded values
We parameterized the function to accept different input values without changing the code.
Parametrizamos a função para aceitar diferentes valores de entrada sem alterar o código.
This is a technical term primarily used in mathematics, computer science, and engineering fields. It is equally used in Brazil and Portugal in academic and professional settings. The word appears frequently in software documentation, machine learning contexts, and scientific research. It is not typically used in casual conversation outside technical environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
configureadjust parametersset variablesdefine parameters
Antonyms / Antônimos
hard-codefix valuesconstrain

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parametrizar
Standard term used in technical and scientific contexts
Portugal
parametrizar
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term
Computing Industry
parametrizar
Widely used in software development and data science documentation

Related Words

parameterparametricparametrizationalgorithmvariableconfiguration

Related Idioms & Phrases

parameterize a function
parameterize the system
parameterize an equation
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