die Variable
variable
In mathematics or computer science, a placeholder or name for a value that can change.
EXAMPLE
In der Gleichung y = 2x + 1 sind x und y die Variablen.
In the equation y = 2x + 1, x and y are the variables.
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Meanings
die Variable
variable
A changeable quantity or factor that is not constant and can take on different values.
EXAMPLE
Das Wetter ist eine wichtige Variable bei der Planung von Outdoor-Veranstaltungen.
The weather is an important variable when planning outdoor events.
Usage tips
Word family
'Die Variable' (the variable) is the noun related to the adjective 'variabel' (variable), which means 'changeable'. Both words have the same Latin origin and the core meaning of changing.
EXAMPLE
Die Kosten sind variabel und hängen von der Teilnehmerzahl ab.
The costs are variable and depend on the number of participants.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning from the context: if you hear words like 'Gleichung' (equation), 'Formel' (formula), or 'programmieren' (to program), the mathematical meaning (m01) is meant. If it is about 'Faktoren' (factors), 'Bedingungen' (conditions), or 'Einflüsse' (influences), the general meaning (m02) is meant.
EXAMPLE
Setzen Sie für die Variable x den Wert 5 ein.
Insert the value 5 for the variable x.
Register: technical language
In the meaning of a placeholder in formulas, 'Variable' (variable) is a technical term from mathematics, computer science, and other sciences.
EXAMPLE
In dieser Programmiersprache muss jede Variable vor der Verwendung deklariert werden.
In this programming language, every variable must be declared before use.
Typical collocations
In the general meaning, 'Variable' (variable) is often combined with adjectives such as 'eine wichtige Variable' (an important variable), 'eine entscheidende Variable' (a decisive variable), or 'eine unbekannte Variable' (an unknown variable).
EXAMPLE
Die Kundenzufriedenheit ist eine entscheidende Variable für den Erfolg.
Customer satisfaction is a decisive variable for success.
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Variable vs Wert
value
In computer science, Variable and Wert refer to two closely related things. The Variable is the named placeholder, while the Wert specifies the placeholder’s current content. If you are asking for the name, Variable is the right term; if you are asking for the current content, Wert is the right term.
Variable
Die Variable „alter“ kann im Programm verschiedene Werte annehmen.
The variable “alter” can take on different values in the program.
Wert
Der Wert der Variable „alter“ beträgt in diesem Programm 25.
In this program, the value of the variable “alter” is 25.
In real life
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