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variable

variable

Meaning of variable

English

a named value that can change while a program is running

中文

程序中有名称、可以改变的值。

variable

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈveəriəbəl/
American English
/ˈveriəbəl/

variable with Chinese translation

variable usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Please rename the variable.

请把变量改成新名字。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This variable stores the user's age.

这个变量存的是用户年龄。

variable synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between variable, parameter, argument, identifier, and constant

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P
🇬🇧English
parameter

A variable in a function definition.

A2often

ENThe function takes a parameter for the user name.

A
🇬🇧English
argument

The value passed to a function.

A2often

ENPass the number 5 as an argument.

I
🇬🇧English
identifier

The name in code, not the variable itself.

A2often

ENThe identifier must be unique.

C
🇬🇧English
constant

A named value that does not change.

A2often

ENPI is usually stored as a constant.

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What does variable mean?

a named value that can change while a program is running

How do you pronounce variable?

variable is pronounced [ˈveəriəbəl].

How is variable used in a sentence?

请把变量改成新名字。 Translation: Please rename the variable.

Is variable part of Programming vocabulary?

Yes, variable can be learned in the Programming topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is variable part of Work English vocabulary?

Yes, variable can be learned in the Work English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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