Argument

Arguments in 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 (i) Revenues and (ii) Costs.

Arguments in 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 (i) the number which is being rounded off and (ii) the number of decimal places to which the number is to be rounded.