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• Variable — Va ri*a*ble, a. [L. variabilis: cf. F. variable.] [1913 Webster] 1. Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity. [1913 Webster] 2. Liable to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Variable — Variable, dt. Veränderliche bezeichnet: Variable (Philosophie), ein in der Philosophie mit unterschiedlichen Interpretationen belegter Begriff Variable (Programmierung), in der Informationstechnik ein Speicherplatz abhängige und unabhängige… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

• Variable — Va ri*a*ble, n. 1. That which is variable; that which varies, or is subject to change. [1913 Webster] 2. (Math.) A quantity which may increase or decrease; a quantity which admits of an infinite number of values in the same expression; a variable …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Variable — A variable (pronEng|ˈvɛərɪəbl) is an attribute of a physical or an abstract system which may change its value while it is under observation. Examples include the height of a child, the temperature across a state, or the input to a function. This… …   Wikipedia

• VARIABLE — adj. des deux genres Qui est sujet à varier, qui change souvent. Dans ces contrées, les saisons sont fort variables. Temps variable. Vent variable, La fortune est variable. L’esprit de l’homme est variable. C’est un homme variable dans ses… …   Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

• VARIABLE — adj. des deux genres Sujet à varier, qui change souvent. Dans ces contrées, les saisons sont fort variables. Temps variable. Vent variable. La fortune est variable. L esprit de l homme est variable. C est un homme variable dans ses opinions, dans …   Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

• variable — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin variabilis, from variare to vary Date: 14th century 1. a. able or apt to vary ; subject to variation or changes < variable winds > < variable costs > b. fickle …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Variable valve timing — Variable valve timing, or VVT, is a generic term for an automobile piston engine technology. VVT allows the lift or duration or timing (some or all) of the intake or exhaust valves (or both) to be changed while the engine is in operation. Two… …   Wikipedia

• Variable retention — is a relatively new silvicultural system that follows nature s model by always retaining a significant part of the forest after harvesting. Variable retention harvests serve to promote desired natural regeneration while preserving unique features …   Wikipedia

• Variable displacement — is an automobile engine technology that allows the engine displacement to change, usually by deactivating cylinders, for improved fuel economy. The technology is primarily used in large, multi cylinder engines. Many automobile manufacturers have… …   Wikipedia

• Variable universal life insurance — (often shortened to VUL) is a type of life insurance that builds a cash value. In a VUL, the cash value can be invested in a wide variety of separate accounts, similar to mutual funds, and the choice of which of the available separate accounts to …   Wikipedia