variables

8 definitions • 12 examples

likely to change often:

a variable interest rate

British weather is perhaps at its most variable in the spring.

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.

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

Our weather is very variable in the spring.

a letter or symbol that represents any of a set of values

something that can change, esp. in a way that cannot be known in advance:

Among the variables that could prevent us from finishing the building by June are the weather and the availability of materials.

able to change or be changed:

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.

not always of the same level or standard:

Internet phone call quality can be wildly variable.

The new chips have turned out to be of variable quality.

a number, amount, or situation that can change and affect something in different ways:

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