variable : Idioms & Phrases

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chance variable

  • noun a variable quantity that is random
    chance variable; variate; variant; random variable.
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Dependent variable

  • noun (statistics) a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value depends on the independent variable
    • if f(x)=y, y is the dependent variable
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  • (Math.), a varying quantity whose changes are arbitrary, but are regarded as produced by changes in another variable, which is called the independent variable.
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experimental variable

  • noun (statistics) a variable whose values are independent of changes in the values of other variables
    experimental variable.
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Independent variable

  • noun (statistics) a variable whose values are independent of changes in the values of other variables
    experimental variable.
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  • (Math.), that one of two or more variables, connected with each other in any way whatever, to which changes are supposed to be given at will. Thus, in the equation x2 - y2 = R2, if arbitrary changes are supposed to be given to x, then x is the independent variable, and y is called a function of x. There may be two or more independent variables in an equation or problem. Cf. Dependent variable, under Dependent.
  • . (Math.) See Dependent variable, under Dependent.
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predictor variable

  • noun a variable that can be used to predict the value of another variable (as in statistical regression)
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random variable

  • noun a variable quantity that is random
    chance variable; variate; variant; random variable.
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stochastic variable

  • noun a variable quantity that is random
    chance variable; variate; variant; random variable.
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Variable exhaust

  • (Steam Eng.), a blast pipe with an adjustable opening.
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Variable quantity

  • noun a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
    variable.
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  • (Math.), a variable.
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variable resistor

  • noun resistor for regulating current
    rheostat.
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variable star

  • noun a star that varies noticeably in brightness
    variable; variable star.
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Variable stars

  • noun a star that varies noticeably in brightness
    variable; variable star.
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  • (Astron.), fixed stars which vary in their brightness, usually in more or less uniform periods.
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variable-pitch propeller

  • noun propeller for which the angle of the blades is adjustable
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