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- Dictionaryvariable/ˈvɛːrɪəbl/
adjective
- 1. not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change: "the quality of hospital food is highly variable"
- 2. able to be changed or adapted: "the drill has variable speed"
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"
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A variable is a quantity that may be changed according to the mathematical problem. The generic letters which are used in many algebraic expressions and equations are x, y, z. In other words, a variable is a symbol for a number where the value is not known. For example, x + 5 = 10. Here “x” is a variable.
a number, amount, or situation that can change: The variables in the equation are X, Y, and Z. The data was analysed according to neighbourhoods, but other key variables like credit rating and marital status were ignored altogether. See also. background variable. categorical variable. contextual variable. continuous variable. control variable.
The meaning of VARIABLE is able or apt to vary : subject to variation or changes. How to use variable in a sentence.
A mathematical quantity capable of assuming any of a set of values, such as x in the expression 3 x + 2. A factor or condition that is subject to change, especially one that is allowed to change in a scientific experiment to test a hypothesis. See more at control.
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.
a number, amount, or situation that can change: The variables in the equation are X, Y, and Z. The data was analyzed according to neighborhoods, but other key variables like credit rating and marital status were ignored altogether. See also. background variable.
a situation, number or quantity that can vary or be varied. With so many variables, it is difficult to calculate the cost. The temperature remained constant while pressure was a variable in the experiment. Definition of variable noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
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...
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.
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)
