Word
variable
Meanings
Something that can change and is not fixed, especially a factor that may influence a result.
A symbol or named storage place in math or computing that can represent or hold different values.
Able to change or differ; not consistent or constant.
Definition
A variable is something that can change or be different in different situations.
A variable is a factor, amount, or condition that can change. In science and everyday language, it refers to something that is not fixed and may vary from case to case. In math and programming, it often means a symbol or named place that can hold different values.
Examples
- The variable temperature affects how quickly the ice melts.
- In this equation, x is a variable.
- We controlled every factor except one variable.
- Her work hours are variable from week to week.