Meaning of the word variables in English

What does variables mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

variables

US /ˈver.i.ə.bəlz/
UK /ˈveə.ri.ə.bəlz/

Plural Noun

1.

elements, features, or factors that are liable to vary or change

Example:
There are too many variables in this experiment to get a clear result.
The weather and traffic are constant variables when planning a trip.
2.

quantities or functions that may assume any of a set of values

Example:
In the equation y = 2x + 3, x and y are the variables.
Programmers use variables to store data that can change during program execution.