parameter vs argument

argument vs parameter

parameter and argument both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
parameter	Yes	No	No	No
argument	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, parameter and argument are synonyms defined as:

parameter and argument: (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

parameter (noun)	argument (noun)
a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves	a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
a quantity (such as the mean or variance) that characterizes a statistical population and that can be estimated by calculations from sample data	a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program	a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance	a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
	a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
	a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
	(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

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