formal parameter; formal argument
Computing term for a parameter in a function or subroutine definition, as opposed to an actual argument passed during a call. See also 仮引数.
See also: 仮引数
Set default values for the formal parameters in the function definition.
仮パラメータと実引数の型が一致しているか確認してください。
Please check that the types of the formal parameters and the actual arguments match.
Compound of 仮 (かり, 'temporary, provisional') and パラメータ (from English 'parameter'). The term is a direct calque of 'formal parameter' used in computer science.