VARIABILITY Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

variability

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Definition of variability

as in changeability

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Recent Examples of variability Under pressure, variability becomes a liability, and consistency becomes the competitive edge. — Amy Alexy, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Scroll further for the Vitals section, which includes blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, heart rate variability, resting heart rate, and skin temperature. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026 The team practiced over four different camera tests, scaling up the stomach sets (made of silicone, latex, and also a fair bit of upholstery) each time and adding more variability in how each could be used. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026 Because humans have to have an explanation for everything, every result is ascribed to some kind of intent, process, or approach, as opposed to the inherent variability of baseball. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 An important one for a star is its amount of magnetic activity, which depends on the strength and variability of its magnetic field and the effect that field has on the star and its immediate surroundings. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026 These collisions may also help account for its variability in brightness seen in these systems. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026 These events are responsible for some of the biggest weather variability the planet experiences. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026 Recent reviews of smart-ring research have found strong performance for measurements including heart rate and heart-rate variability, while the tiny size and unobtrusive form make rings particularly well suited to overnight monitoring. — New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Another way to describe this situation is as a lack of plasticity or changeability in the brain.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
More specifically, genres, whether spoken or written, reflect the changeability of their formal characteristics in connection to changes in the situation and the actions relevant to these genres.

— Tham Thi Nguyen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026

Definition of changeability

Noun

Cathedral of the Rockies is suing the city after the Boise City Council denied on appeal its application for a variance to code to build a 35-space parking lot on open land next to its religious hub on Hays Street last month.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
However, any potential signal is expected to be faint and can be obscured by cosmic variance, the statistical uncertainty that arises when observations cover only a finite portion of the universe.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of variance

Noun

Those fiscal strains come as political volatility and social unrest raise doubts about the government’s ability to deliver measures aimed at stabilizing the public finances.

— Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Jalan raised the cost-to-serve point himself during the discussion of carrier volatility.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of volatility

Noun

Beyond being universally flattering and easy to maintain, there are many variations to choose from.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
In one instance, a simple game of catch later evolved into variations that included multiple objects, timing rules, and even juggling.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of variation

Noun

Glimmers of that surprise — and the spectral essence of mutability that attends to it — can be found in every shot, some of them more than others.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
Clouds, which for the artist Biggers symbolize potential and mutability, formed the theme of the evening, hanging over dinner on the museum’s terrace in synthetic cotton and wire constructions from an event designer.

— Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026

Definition of mutability

Noun

Nevertheless, Qualcomm has faced substantial transformation friction and financial pressure this year, with its stock price significantly underperforming the broader market.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Setting clear parameters with quiet conviction will keep discussions productive and prevent unnecessary friction.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of friction

Noun

Its electro-optical and infrared guidance capabilities offer operational flexibility, including engagements against targets that may not be directly visible to the launching platform.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
In selected circumstances, private ownership can provide the time, capital and operating flexibility needed to reposition the business away from quarterly market pressure.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of flexibility

Noun

Marvel movies link this narrative contingency to formal arbitrariness.

— Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
During the pandemic, Lowe, the father of two boys, wrestled with establishing safety measures at Benjamin, and he was struck by the arbitrariness of many health protocols.

— Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

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