variate

noun, verb — 5 senses

variate

noun

UK /ˈvɛə.ɹi.eɪt/ · US /ˈvæɹ.i.ɪt/

Etymology From Latin variatus, past participle of variare. See vary.

1

Mathematics, Sciences, Statistics Random variable.

2

A measurable quantity capable of taking on a number of values.

3

A variable, often the set of x values plotted on a graph.

4

The measured magnitude of a variable.

variate

verb

US /ˈvæɹ.i.eɪt/ · /ˈvɛɹ.i.eɪt/

Etymology From Latin variatus, past participle of variare. See vary.

1

Ambitransitive To alter; to vary; to make or become different.

Related terms
variable, bivariate, multivariate, univariate, varriated

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