labeledvariable
nounUK /ˈleɪbəld ˈveəriəbl/
US /ˈleɪbəld ˈveriəbl/
A labeled variable is a box with a name that holds a value you can change.
In the game, the score is a labeled variable called 'points'.
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2. A variable in a program that has a name attached so it can be found and used.
The teacher showed how a labeled variable makes code easier to read.
3. A storage spot in a computer that carries a tag for easy reference.
Each labeled variable in the chart had a different color.
4. A math symbol with a name that stands for a number that can change.
We used a labeled variable, x, to stand for the unknown number.