stressed variable
nounUK /strɛst ˈvɛə.ri.ə.bəl/
US /strɛst ˈvɛr.i.ə.bəl/
A stressed variable is a thing in math or science that changes and is the main one you are watching.
In the experiment, temperature was the stressed variable because the scientists changed it on purpose.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In statistics, a variable given extra emphasis or weight in an analysis.
The model treated income as a stressed variable when predicting spending.
3. In programming, a variable marked to receive special attention or handling.
The debugger flagged the stressed variable so the coder could check its value.
4. A factor that is under particular pressure or strain in a system.
Water supply was the stressed variable during the drought.