B2nounscienceacademic
US/ˈver.i.ə.bəl/
UK/ˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/
a thing that can change and affect a result, especially in science, maths or computing
In context
In this experiment, temperature is the only variable we change.
Price is just one variable when people choose a phone.
Give the variable a clear name so other programmers understand it.
Words that go with variable
adjective + noun
- key variableIncome is a key variable in the study.
- independent variableAge was the independent variable.
- important variableWeather is an important variable in farming.
noun + preposition
- number of variablesThe result depends on a number of variables.
verb + noun
- control variablesScientists must control variables carefully.