variability — the quality or state of being variable; the degree to which something changes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality or state of being variable; the degree to which something changes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvɛriəˈbɪləti/
Korean meaning: 변동성, 가변성; 변화하는 성질이나 정도
Korean pronunciation: 베리어**빌**러티
Example Sentences
- The chef was frustrated by the variability in egg sizes - some were tiny like marbles, others huge like tennis balls.
- Scientists study the variability in student attention spans during Monday morning classes.
- The variability in test scores suggests that students need more consistent preparation methods.
variability
NOUN//ˌvɛriəˈbɪləti//
the quality or state of being variable; the degree to which something changes
The weather showed high variability during spring.
The route's variability increased whenever traffic conditions changed. (VARY + ABLE = VARIABLE → able to change)
Variability encourages adaptability and can lead to dependability.
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Origin
라틴어 'varius(다양한)'에서 출발하여 'variable(변하는)'을 거쳐 '-ity(성질)'가 붙어 만들어진 단어입니다. 마치 다양한 색깔의 베리(berry)들이 계절마다 변하는 것처럼 변동성을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The chef was frustrated by the variability in egg sizes - some were tiny like marbles, others huge like tennis balls.”
“Scientists study the variability in student attention spans during Monday morning classes.”
“The variability in test scores suggests that students need more consistent preparation methods.”
“Market researchers analyze price variability to predict consumer behavior patterns.”
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