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Normal Random Variable: A random variable that has a normal probability distribution.

Variable Assignment: Variable assignment is the assignment of a value to a variable. For instance: int val:, val = 5:, // assign to val the value 5 before a value is assigned, the variable is null, which means i . . . View Full Definition

Variable Annuity: A variable annuity is an insurance company product designed to allow you to accumulate retirement savings. When you purchase a variable annuity, either with a lump sum or over time, you allo . . . View Full Definition

Variable Annuities: An element in a model. For example, in the model RS&Pt+1 = a + b Tbillt + et, where RS&Pt+1 is the return on the S&P in month t+1 and Tbill is the Tbill return at month t, both RS&P and Tbil . . . View Full Definition

Variable Ceiling: Occurs when the height of a ceiling layer increases and decreases rapidly, The ascribed height is the average of all the varying values.

Variable Contrast Paper: Is a printing paper in which the contrast can be varied depending on the color of the printing light. This can be altered by using different color filters.

Variable Declaration: Variable declaration is where a variable is first given a type and a variable name. For instance: int j:, char name[20]:, in c++, the methods and variables that the class will contain are de . . . View Full Definition

Variable Costs: Operating expenses that fluctuate with occupancy, such as utilities and maintenance costs.

Variable Cost: Investment contracts whose issuer pays a periodic amount linked to the investment performance of an underlying portfolio.

Variable: Holds values, e.g., integers (int), strings (string) and reals (float, double). Two warnings: (1) declare all variable together at the top of a function and (2) assign values before using.