systemvariable

noun

UK /ˈsɪstəm ˈveəriəbl/

US /ˈsɪstəm ˈveriəbl/

A system variable is a special name a computer uses to remember a setting or piece of information.

The program checks the system variable to find out where to save the file.

SYNONYMS

environment variable configuration setting system setting global variable

RELATED WORDS

operating system environment configuration path shell

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In mathematics, a variable that is part of a larger system of equations and can change its value.

The engineer solved for each system variable in the equations.

3. A value in a simulation or model that describes the state of the whole system.

Temperature was the most important system variable in the climate model.

4. A setting stored by an operating system that programs can read to learn about the computer's setup.

She edited the system variable to add a new folder to the search path.