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   variable

   /ˈvɛːrɪəbl/

   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 colour or form, or to occur in different colours 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 north-east trade winds or (in the southern hemisphere) between the south-east 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVARIABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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     VARIABLE meaning: 1. likely to change often: 2. a number,...

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   Learn the meaning of variable as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A variable is something that may change or vary, or a symbol representing a quantity that can assume different values.

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7. 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of variable – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A variable is a situation, number or quantity that can vary or be varied. Learn how to use the word variable in maths and measurement with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.