transcription, транскрипция: [ pəˈræmɪtə ]
n. 1 Math. a quantity constant in the case considered but varying in different cases. 2 a an (esp. measurable or quantifiable) characteristic or feature. b (loosely) a constant element or factor, esp. serving as a limit or boundary. øøparametric adj. parametrize v.tr. (also -ise). [mod.L f. Gk para beside + metron measure]