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:

1. Revenues and
2. 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:

1. The number which is being rounded off and
2. The number of decimal places to which the number is to be rounded.

See also

• Equation
• Rounding