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gh-85023: [doc] clarify parameters vs arguments explanation in FAQ (GH-94282)

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@ -409,8 +409,9 @@ What is the difference between arguments and parameters?
:term:`Parameters <parameter>` are defined by the names that appear in a
function definition, whereas :term:`arguments <argument>` are the values
actually passed to a function when calling it. Parameters define what types of
arguments a function can accept. For example, given the function definition::
actually passed to a function when calling it. Parameters define what
:term:`kind of arguments <parameter>` a function can accept. For
example, given the function definition::
def func(foo, bar=None, **kwargs):
pass