Definition of "variability" []

• The quality, state, or degree of being variable or changeable. (noun)

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• "It is well known that the term variability is commonly employed in the broadest possible sense."
• "Meanwhile, the short-term variability in U.S. surface temperatures has been decreasing since 1800, suggesting a more stable climate."
• "The authors used statistical methods rather than modeling to tease out the impacts from factors that contribute to shorter-term variability for five of the most-used temperature records."