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Variables

Verb / ˈveri:ʌbʌlz / Another word for variables — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Variables are things that can change or be changed in an experiment or equation.

Synonyms & similar words

variable variablestar variablequantity factors elements features characteristics attributes components parameters conditions circumstances details particulars considerations propositions hypotheses theories models equations formulas quantities

Synonyms by register

Formal

parameters factors elements components

Informal

things stuff aspects parts

Literary

fluxes shifts mutables

Antonyms

constants fixed stable unchanging static permanent

Common collocations

  • independent variable
  • dependent variable
  • control variable
  • changeable variable
  • test variable
  • input variable
  • output variable
  • random variable

Word family

noun variable
verb vary
adjective variable
adverb variably

Usage note

In programming and mathematics, 'variable' refers to a symbol or name that represents a value that can change. In general usage, it means something subject to change or variation.

Example sentences

  1. The temperature and humidity were two variables the meteorologist measured.
  2. In math, we use variables like 'x' and 'y' to represent unknown values.
  3. The coach changed the variables in the training program to help the athletes improve.
  4. The scientist made sure to control all the variables in the experiment except for the one they were testing.
  5. The computer program had many variables that the programmer had to adjust for it to work properly.

Quotes

  • 'Variables won't; constants aren't.' - Richard P. Feynman
  • 'Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'In God we trust, all others must bring data.' - W. Edwards Deming

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