the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable | a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable |
relative darkness or lightness of a color | a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning |
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed | a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal |
an ideal accepted by some individual or group | a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie |
the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else | a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true |
(music) the relative duration of a musical note | 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 |