variable
Definitions of variable
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a quantity that can assume any of a set of valuestypes:argumentacióna variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variablevariantea variable quantity that is randomtensora generalization of the concept of a vectorvectora variable quantity that can be resolved into componentstype of:cantidadthe concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable
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a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantitytype of:símboloan arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
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something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation
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