variate vs vary

variate

verb
  • To alter; to vary; to make or become different. 

noun
  • The measured magnitude of a variable. 

  • random variable 

  • A variable, often the set of x values plotted on a graph. 

  • A measurable quantity capable of taking on a number of values. 

vary

verb
  • To make of different kinds; to make different from one another; to diversity; to variegate. 

  • To embellish; to change fancifully; to present under new aspects, as of form, key, measure, etc. See variation. 

  • To be or act different from the usual. 

  • Not to remain constant: to change with time or a similar parameter. 

  • To institute a change in, from a current state; to modify. 

  • To change with time or a similar parameter. 

  • To display differences. 

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