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variable

[vair-ee-uh-buhl] / ˈvɛər i ə bəl /


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The biggest variable between now and November is energy, Harker said, and no economic tool allows the administration to control what happens in the Persian Gulf.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The EFTC’s supporters are correct that schools’ variable expenses — which is primarily the cost of educators and administrators — can be adjusted downward.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

For Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the weather is expected to be a little more mixed, with variable cloud, the odd shower and some clear spells.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

The relatively long and variable incubation period—between two days and two weeks—has made it harder to identify the source.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The total distance for the voyage is variable.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

The factors that wear down a pipe’s structural integrity include soil compaction and water table variables, Soibelman said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

A model’s parameters are the variables it uses to learn and recognize patterns during training, and they serve as a sort of memory.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

The more internal variables, or parameters, a model has, the better it can handle complex requests, and Kimi K3 has around 2.8 trillion.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

"Temperature is one of the most misunderstood variables in wine service," adds Michael Sager, founder of Sager + Wilde wine bar in London.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

One type recognizes the importance of other proximate variables besides good institutions, such as public health, soil- and climate-imposed limits on agricultural productivity, and environmental fragility.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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