Variable

usgb/ˈveriəbl,ˈværiəbl/
noun

Something that can change or be different.

There are too many variables to make a prediction.
Visual representation of "variable" - Something that can change or be different.

Often appears as...

  • control variable
  • dependent variable
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In Research Contexts

Used to describe factors in experiments that can be manipulated or measured.

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To understand plant growth, sunlight was considered a variable.
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Predicting Outcomes

In discussions on future events, signifies uncertain factors affecting outcomes.

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Weather variables make the game's result unpredictable.
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Mathematical Context

Refers to symbols representing numbers in math equations, which can change.

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Let variable 'a' be any number greater than zero.
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