parameterization

See also: parametrisation, parametrization, and parameterisation

English

Alternative forms

• parametrization, parameterisation, parametrisation

Etymology

From parameter +‎ -ization.

Noun

parameterization (countable and uncountable, plural parameterizations)

1. (design, engineering) The representation of physical characteristics or properties by parameters rather than as sui generis instances; usually and especially:
   1. (computing) Such parameterized representation in a computer model.
2. The representation of a curve or surface in terms of a parametric equation.

Antonyms

• deparameterization

Related terms

• parameterisable
• parameterise
• parameterised (adj)
• parameterizable
• parameterize
• parameterized (adj)
• parametric
• parametrical
• parametricality
• parametrically
• parametricity
• parametrisable
• parametrise
• parametrised (adj)
• parametrizable
• parametrize
• parametrized (adj)

Translations

representation of physical effects

Chinese: Mandarin: 参数化 (cānshùhuà) Italian: parametrizzazione f