variability
noun
Simple meaning
The degree to which a thing is variable.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
vɛɹiəˈbɪlɪti
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Definition
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noun
The state or characteristic of being variable.
The degree to which a thing is variable. In data or statistics this is often a measurement of distance from the mean or a description of data range.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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- “There is a high variability in local weather patterns.”
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Synonyms
Sense: state or characteristic of being variable
Antonyms
Sense: state or characteristic of being variable
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