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

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   noun. something that may or does vary or change; a variable feature or factor. Mathematics, Computers. a quantity or function that may assume any given value or set of values. a symbol that represents this. Logic. (in the functional calculus) a symbol for an unspecified member of a class of things or statements.

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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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   noun [ U ] uk / ˌveəriəˈbɪləti / us. 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.

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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.