26984 words

variable

8 definitions • 12 examples
1
likely to change often:

Examples:

a variable interest rate
British weather is perhaps at its most variable in the spring.
2
a number, amount, or situation that can change:

Examples:

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.
3
likely to change, or showing change or difference as a characteristic:

Examples:

Our weather is very variable in the spring.
4
a letter or symbol that represents any of a set of values
5
something that can change, esp. in a way that cannot be known in advance:

Examples:

Among the variables that could prevent us from finishing the building by June are the weather and the availability of materials.
6
able to change or be changed:

Examples:

50% of the restaurant manager's remuneration was variable.
Returns are variable but can rise to as much as 9%.
Those who bought variable annuities a few years ago are already losing money on them.
7
not always of the same level or standard:

Examples:

Internet phone call quality can be wildly variable.
The new chips have turned out to be of variable quality.
8
a number, amount, or situation that can change and affect something in different ways:

Examples:

Right now, there are too many variables for us to make a decision.

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