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control variable

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A factor that is held constant in a series of experiments in which other factors are varied

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: sciences

Examples

  • There are different ways of analysing equations and I prefer to look at elements involved as often either fixed or control variables.

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4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: iteracinombrilo — factor
  • Malayalam: നിയന്ത്രണചരം (niyantraṇacaraṁ) — factor
  • Polish: zmienna kontrolna — factor
  • Welsh: newidyn rheolydd — factor