qualifiedvariable

noun

UK /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd ˈveəriəbl/

US /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd ˈveriəbl/

A qualified variable is a variable that has a special word in front of it to show what kind it is.

In the code, the qualified variable 'userName' tells us it belongs to the user.

SYNONYMS

scoped variable tagged variable prefixed variable modified variable

RELATED WORDS

variable identifier namespace declaration scope

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In statistics, a variable that meets specific conditions required for a test or model.

The researcher used a qualified variable that met all the criteria for the regression.

3. A variable whose name includes a qualifier such as a module or class name.

The qualified variable 'Math.PI' shows the value belongs to the Math module.

4. A variable that has passed a screening check before being used in an experiment.

Only a qualified variable was allowed into the final data set.