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1. (noun) variable
something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation
"the weather is one variable to be considered"

2. (noun) variable, variable quantity
a quantity that can assume any of a set of values

3. (noun) variable star, variable
a star that varies noticeably in brightness

4. (adj) variable
a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity

5. (adj) variable
liable to or capable of change
"rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable"; "variable winds"; "variable expenses"

6. (adj) varying, variable
marked by diversity or difference
"the varying angles of roof slope"; "nature is infinitely variable"

7. (adj) variable
(used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied
"a variable capacitor"; "variable filters in front of the mercury xenon lights"


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