Argument and Parameter

Argument

Argument noun - (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program.
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Synonyms for Argument

Parameter is a synonym for argument. In some cases you can use "Parameter" instead a noun "Argument".

Parameter

Parameter noun - (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program.
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Synonyms for Parameter

Argument is a synonym for parameter. You can use "Argument" instead a noun "Parameter".

How words are described

particular particular argument particular parameter
reasonable reasonable argument reasonable parameter
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