Definition of "multivariate" [multivariate]

• Having or involving more than one variable: multivariate statistical analysis. (adjective)

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• "But you wouldn't expect that trend to be a totally smooth and linear one, because it's what they call a multivariate trend."
• "Spammers are the ultimate in multivariate testing and optimization."
• "This index takes a home's size, type, location and other characteristics into account using a complex technique known as multivariate linear regression analysis."