setvariable

verb

UK /ˈsɛt ˈvɛəriəbl/

US /ˈsɛt ˈvɛriəbl/

To give a value to a named box in a computer program.

Before the loop starts, we setvariable count to zero.

SYNONYMS

assign define initialize set store

RELATED WORDS

variable value assignment declaration parameter

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To fix or establish a quantity that can change in a math problem.

The teacher asked us to setvariable x equal to five.

3. To configure a setting that may vary in a spreadsheet or app.

You can setvariable the tax rate in the settings menu.

4. To choose a temporary value for testing in a script.

Setvariable the color to red so we can see the change.