(economics, accounting) A variable whose value depends on a period of time rather than an instant, example being the gross domestic product.

(economics, accounting) A variable whose value depends on an instant rather than on a period of time.

A variable whose values are ordered, that can be multiplied by a scalar, and for which the magnitude of differences in values is meaningful.

(logic) A variable that appears in an axiom schema and ranges over formulas, distinguished from the variables of the axiom schema that are quantified over and that range over the individuals of the universe of discourse.

The variable in a scientific experiment that is changed.

plural of variable antshrike

(mathematics) dependent variable

(physics) A variable transmitted through an element. For example, the torque applied at one side of a stem is transmitted through this one to the other side.

(accounting) A cost that changes with the change in volume of activity of an organization.

(mathematics) An independent variable that may be used to predict the value of another, especially in statistical regression