variate vs vary

Both 'variate' and 'vary' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Vary' is the more common and versatile term used to indicate differences or changes in something, while 'variate' is a statistical term used to refer to a random variable in mathematics or statistics.

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variate

The term 'variate' is correct in the context of statistics and mathematics, where it refers to a random variable.

Use 'variate' when discussing random variables in the field of statistics or mathematics.

Examples:

The variate X represents the outcome of a random experiment.
In statistical analysis, the variate is often denoted by a capital letter like X or Y.

Alternatives:

random variable
statistical variable
stochastic variable
dependent variable
independent variable

vary

The term 'vary' is correct and commonly used to indicate differences or changes in something.

Use 'vary' when describing changes, differences, or fluctuations in something.

Examples:

The prices of the products vary depending on the season.
Her mood can vary from day to day.

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Resistance against potentiated sulphonamides may vary.
Results can vary from mild discrimination to outright genocide.
The packages vary significantly between releases.
Individuals vary, percentages remain constant.
Estimates vary as to the casualties at Spotsylvania Court House.
Art traditions vary enormously amongst and within these diverse groups.
In Germany Christmas traditions vary by region.
Specimens of Ophiacodon vary greatly in size.
Gameplay styles vary on different platforms.
Psychiatric hospitals vary widely in their size and grading.
Security levels vary widely for different kinds of vehicles.
Specific Thule Test standards vary by product.
Charge time varies with environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Actual performance may vary due to hardware/software limitations and usage environment.
Image colours may vary due to different browser settings.
Also the size, structures and appearance vary significantly.
Cancellation of group reservations vary per agreement.
Success rates vary and depend on many factors.
Actual apartment's dimensions, layout and furniture may vary.
Also, global customs vary significantly.

Alternatives:

fluctuate
change
differ
shift
alter

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