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   var·i·a·ble

   /ˈverēəb(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change: "the quality of hospital food is highly variable"
   • ▪ (of a wind) tending to change direction: "winds will be light and variable"
   • ▪ (of a quantity) able to assume different numerical values.
   • ▪ (of a species) liable to deviate from the typical color or form, or to occur in different colors or forms.
   • 2. able to be changed or adapted: "the drill has variable speed"
   • ▪ (of a gear) designed to give varying ratios or speeds.

   noun

   • 1. an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change: "there are too many variables involved to make any meaningful predictions"
   • ▪ a quantity which during a calculation is assumed to vary or be capable of varying in value.
   • ▪ a data item that may take on more than one value during the runtime of a program.
   • ▪ short for variable star
   • ▪ the region of light, variable winds to the north of the northeast trade winds or (in the southern hemisphere) between the southeast trade winds and the westerlies.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin variabilis, from variare (see vary).

   Derivatives

   • 1. variableness noun
   • 2. variably adverb

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVARIABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A variable is a factor that can change in quality, quantity, or size, which you have to take into account in a situation. Decisions could be made on the basis of price, delivery dates, or any other variable.

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   VARIABLE definition: 1. likely to change often: 2. a number, amount, or situation that can change: 3. likely to change…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of VARIABLE is able or apt to vary : subject to variation or changes. How to use variable in a sentence.

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   Definitions of variable. noun. something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation. “the weather is one variable to be considered”. see more. noun. a quantity that can assume any of a set of values. synonyms: variable quantity. see more.

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   liable to or capable of change. variable weather. (of behaviour, opinions, emotions, etc) lacking constancy; fickle. maths having a range of possible values. (of a species, characteristic, etc) liable to deviate from the established type. (of a wind) varying its direction and intensity.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVARIABLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   variable. noun [ C ] uk / ˈveəriəbl / us. a number, amount, or situation that can change: A patient's recovery time depends on so many variables, such as age, weight, and general health. (Definition of variable from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvariable noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of variable noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. en.thefreedictionary.com › variableVariable - definition of variable by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Something that varies or is prone to variation. 2. Astronomy A variable star. 3. Mathematics. a. A quantity capable of assuming any of a set of values. b. A symbol representing such a quantity. For example, in the expression a2 + b2 = c2, a,b, and c are variables. var′i·a·ble·ness n. var′i·a·bly adv.

10. www.khanacademy.org › x2f8bb11595b61c86:intro-variables › vWhat is a variable? (video) | Khan Academy

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    Variables in math are symbols, often letters, that represent different values in various situations. They help us understand and solve problems with changing values. For example, when calculating total earnings at a job with an hourly wage plus tips, a variable can represent the fluctuating tips, making it easier to determine total income.

11. www.mathsisfun.com › definitions › variableVariable Definition (Illustrated Mathematics Dictionary) - Math...

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    Illustrated definition of Variable: A symbol for a value we dont know yet. It is usually a letter like x or y. Example: in x 2 6, x is the...