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[missdaredevil]

mathematics symbol for unspecified quantity: a symbol that represents an unspecified or unknown quantity, e.g. "a," "b," or "x"


Google has created what it says is one of the most sophisticated artificial intelligence systems ever built. In a fraction of a secnd, it can evaluate millions of *variables*.

Is that correct?

Thanks

[Mister Micawber]

No. In the Google quote, variable = a quantity capable of assuming any of a set of values.
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