Variable type: meaning, definitions and examples
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variable type
[ ˈvɛriəbəl taɪp ]
programming
A variable type is a data type that determines the values that a variable can hold. It defines the size and layout of the variable's memory, as well as the range of values that can be stored. Variable types include integers, floats, strings, and arrays.
Synonyms
data format, data kind, data type
Examples of usage
- An integer variable type can store whole numbers such as 5, -10, or 100.
- A float variable type can store decimal numbers like 3.14 or -0.5.
Translations
Translations of the word "variable type" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tipo de variável
🇮🇳 चर प्रकार
🇩🇪 Variablentyp
🇮🇩 jenis variabel
🇺🇦 тип змінної
🇵🇱 typ zmiennej
🇯🇵 変数型 (へんすうがた)
🇫🇷 type de variable
🇪🇸 tipo de variable
🇹🇷 değişken türü
🇰🇷 변수 유형 (byeonsu yuhyeong)
🇸🇦 نوع المتغير
🇨🇿 typ proměnné
🇸🇰 typ premennej
🇨🇳 变量类型 (biànliàng lèixíng)
🇸🇮 vrsta spremenljivke
🇮🇸 breytutegund
🇰🇿 айнымалы түрі
🇬🇪 ცვლადი ტიპი
🇦🇿 dəyişən növü
🇲🇽 tipo de variable
Word origin
The term 'variable type' originated in the field of computer programming in the mid-20th century. As programming languages evolved, the concept of variable types became essential for defining the characteristics of data storage in computer memory. The ability to specify variable types helps ensure data integrity and efficient memory usage in software development.