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| The term '''Variable''' is relevant to several contexts, and is especially important to mathematics and computer science. Scientists and engineers will often use ''mathematical variables'' in formulae and equations, such as {{var|''E'' {{=}} ''m'' ''c''<sup>2</sup>}}; they will also have their own special uses of the term. | |||
| The term '''Variable''' can also occur in other contexts, such as entertainment. | The term '''Variable''' can also occur in other contexts, such as entertainment. | ||
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The term Variable is relevant to several contexts, and is especially important to mathematics and computer science. Scientists and engineers will often use mathematical variables in formulae and equations, such as E = m c; they will also have their own special uses of the term.
The term Variable can also occur in other contexts, such as entertainment.
Variable in computer science
- Variable (computer science), a symbolic name associated with a value and whose associated value may be changed
Variable in mathematics
- Variable (mathematics), a symbol that represents a quantity in a mathematical expression, as used in many sciences
Variable in the physical and social sciences
- Variable (research), a logical set of attributes
- Variable star, a type of astronomical star
Other kinds of variable
- "The Variable", an episode of the television series Lost
See also
Topics referred to by the same term
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