Pronunciation: /ˈvɛriəbəl/
noun a symbol representing a quantity that can vary
A1 A variable is a symbol used to represent a quantity that can change.
A2 In programming, a variable is a container for storing data values.
B1 Scientists often use variables in experiments to test hypotheses.
B2 Economists study how different variables such as inflation and unemployment rates affect the economy.
C1 Statisticians use regression analysis to study the relationships between variables in data sets.
C2 In mathematics, a variable is a symbol that represents a number or quantity that can vary.
adjective able to be changed or adapted
A1 She used a variable amount of flour in the recipe.
A2 The weather is variable in this region, with frequent changes.
B1 The results of the experiment were influenced by several variable factors.
B2 The success of the project is dependent on various variable factors.
C1 His mood is quite variable, making it hard to predict his reactions.
C2 The stock market is known for its variable nature, with prices constantly fluctuating.
formal In statistics, a variable is any characteristic that can vary among individuals or objects being studied.
informal When writing code, make sure to properly declare and initialize your variables.
slang I can't believe how much my mood can be a variable depending on the weather.
figurative The success of the project is a variable that we need to carefully consider before making any decisions.
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