what does parameter & parameter files mean?

Answer 1

Parameter files are a way of storing configuration settings. As an example, if you want to store addresses on a computer, you could have a parameter file which stores questions like:
Sort by forename or surname.
Allow duplicates Y/N.
Store birthdate as dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy etc.

Each one of the above is a parameter, i.e. a single entity from the parameter file

Answer 2

It is a method of controlling the operation of a computer program.

I used to use a software suite called SATURN, what it actually does is immaterial to this answer, but parameter files were used to control the operation of the programs such as setting seed values for random numbers, dictating the convergence criteria at which iterative process would stop, and in some cases selecting which algorithm the program was to employ in the assessment.

The files were plain text which made them very easy to edit and manipulate (this was back in the days of DOS) from run to run to test the significance of any variation or alteration in the controlling parameters.

It meant that all of the controls were stored in one place and didn't have to be entered onto a command line. There was usually a line that had the term '&PARAM' to tell the system that parameters followed then each variable was listed on it's own line with the value to be used in that particular operation.

Answer 3

have you tried dictionary.com they usually have that or your dictionary built into your computer, well i think it only works if you have an hp.