variability

/ˌvæɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti (ɪ.ti)/

Meanings

noun

The state or characteristic of being variable.

Examples :

"The variability in student performance on the test was quite high. "

noun

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.

Examples :

"The variability in Sarah's test scores, ranging from a 60 to a 95, suggests she understands some concepts better than others. "

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Related Words

variable noun

/ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/

Something that is variable.

"The amount of time it takes to finish my homework is a variable; sometimes it takes me an hour, other times it takes much longer. "

suggests verb

/səˈdʒɛsts/ /sə(ɡ)ˈdʒɛsts/

To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

"Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"

understands verb

/ˌʌndərˈstændz/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændz/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The student understands the math problem now after the teacher explained it again. "

statistics noun

/stəˈtɪstɪks/

A mathematical science concerned with data collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation.

"Statistics is the only mathematical field required for many social sciences."

ranging verb

/ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/

To travel over (an area, etc); to roam, wander.

"Example Sentence: "The cattle were ranging freely across the open field, looking for grass to eat." "

concepts noun

/ˈkɒnˌsɛpts/ /kənˈsɛpts/

An abstract and general idea; an abstraction.

"Understanding mathematical concepts is crucial for solving complex problems. "

measurement noun

/ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmeʒ.ɚ.mənt/

The act of measuring.

"The measurement of the room's length was important for ordering new furniture. "

description noun

/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/

A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

"The teacher's description of the new math concept helped the students understand it better. "

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

distance noun

/ˈdɪs.təns/

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"