commentedvariable

noun

UK /ˈkɒmɛntɪd ˈvɛəriəbl/

US /ˈkɑːmɛntɪd ˈvɛriəbl/

A commented variable is a variable in a computer program that has a note next to it explaining what it does.

The teacher showed us a commented variable so we could understand what the number meant.

SYNONYMS

annotated variable documented variable explained variable labeled variable

RELATED WORDS

comment variable code programming annotation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A variable whose purpose is described in a comment for other programmers to read.

Please make that a commented variable so the next person knows why it is there.

3. A setting in code that includes a written explanation beside it.

The commented variable helped the team fix the bug faster.

4. A named value in a script that carries a note describing its use.

Every commented variable in the file had a short note about its units.