variability
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Both bots identified dips in my heart-rate variability data and an increase in resting heart rate from my smartwatch, which could indicate my body has been fighting an illness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Cost of living is often hard to measure given the variability in how households choose to spend their money, Reid said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
Oracle screens with exceptional investment quality and profitability, supported by strong analyst sentiment and high variability rank.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
The UK's rainfall is strongly influenced by natural variability, but the trend towards wetter winters is in line with predictions from the UK's meteorological organisation.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
Shapley had found a stellar standard candle, a star noticeable because of its variability, but which had always the same average intrinsic brightness.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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