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Originally Posted by Juulie Downs
EEK!! Please, oh, please don't continue to use parameters in this way. It's NOT correct. A parameter is a specific mathematical object, not a "definition". IOW, not the same as a "perimeter" or "boundary" as people often use it. "Criteria" would be a very good substitute in the above sentence and sounds much more educated. [toggle off frustrated inner grandmother]
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Juulie, I think the 2nd definintion from
Merriam Webster is close enough to fitting. It's a bit of a stretch, linguistically, I'll admit; but it fits common usage. When people stop incorrectly using "myself," (my personal pet peeve) I'll jump on the strict usage bandwagon.