parametriert

Parametriert is a German adjective meaning parameterized or defined by parameters. It describes a model, method, or system whose behavior is governed by one or more adjustable values. The term stems from Parameter and the verb parametrieren (to parameterize). In practice, something parametriert has inputs that can be varied to change outcomes or performance.

In mathematics and physics, parametrierte representations describe objects via parameters, such as a curve given by x(t) and y(t) with t as a parameter. In statistics, parametriert or parametrisch refers to models or tests that assume a specific probability distribution; these are called parametric models or parametric tests, contrasted with nonparametric methods that make fewer assumptions.

In computer science, engineering and related fields, parametrierte models and algorithms use parameters to adjust behavior, enable optimization, and support sensitivity analyses. Parameterization allows one general solution to be specialized by setting parameter values and to explore how changes affect results, performance, or reliability.

Spelling variants include parametriert and parametrisiert. The latter is common in standard German for the past participle of parameterisieren, while parametriert is also found in usage. Both forms convey the central idea that a system’s characteristics depend on defined parameters and can be tuned accordingly. See also parameter, parameterization, and parametric.