dependent variable

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Synonyms: independent variable, dependent variables

Antonyms: independent variable, dependent variables

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|algebra}} In an [[equation]], the variable whose value depends on one or more variables in the equation.
2. {{lb|en|science}} An outcome measured to see the effectiveness of the treatment.

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