Argument

1. Maths. A variable input to a maths function which drives the result of the maths function.

For example the function Profit = Revenues LESS Costs has two arguments, namely Revenues and Costs.

2. Computing. A variable input to a computer function which drives the result of the computer function.

For example the Excel function =ROUND(number, num_digits) also has two arguments, namely the number which is being rounded off and the number of decimal places to which the number is to be rounded.

See also

• Accounting reference date