highlightedvariable

noun

UK /ˈhaɪlaɪtɪd ˈveəriəbl/

US /ˈhaɪlaɪtɪd ˈveriəbl/

A highlighted variable is a value in a computer program that is marked with color so you can see it easily.

The teacher showed us the highlighted variable in the code so we could find the mistake.

SYNONYMS

marked value colored variable selected variable emphasized variable

RELATED WORDS

variable code program debugging syntax highlighting

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A variable that is visually emphasized in a spreadsheet or document.

In the spreadsheet, the highlighted variable showed last month's total sales.

3. A term in a math lesson that is underlined or colored for attention.

The highlighted variable x stood out on the whiteboard during the algebra lesson.

4. A setting in a coding app that is shown in a different color to help you read it.

The editor displayed the highlighted variable in blue so it was easy to spot.