internalvariable
nounUK /ɪnˈtɜːnl ˈveəriəbl/
US /ɪnˈtɜːrnl ˈveriəbl/
A number or value inside a program that can change while the program runs.
The internal variable counted how many times the loop repeated.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A quantity used inside a scientific model that is not directly observed from outside.
The model's internal variable tracked the hidden temperature of the core.
3. A factor within a system that affects results but is not visible to users.
Engineers adjusted an internal variable to improve the engine's efficiency.
4. A temporary value stored inside a function while it is working.
The function created an internal variable to hold the sum before returning it.