Meaning of the word "dependent variable" in English

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dependent variable

US /dɪˌpendənt ˈveriəbl/
UK /dɪˌpendənt ˈveriəbl/
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Noun

1.

a variable whose value depends on that of another

Example:
In an experiment, the dependent variable is the one being measured.
The amount of plant growth is the dependent variable in this study.
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