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A variable-frequency drive (VFD, or adjustable-frequency drives, adjustable-speed drives, variable-speed drives, AC drives, micro drives, inverter drives, or drives) is a type of AC motor drive (system incorporating a motor) that controls speed and torque by varying the frequency of the input electricity. Depending on its topology, it controls the associated voltage or current variation.
OH MY GOSH THAT Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) SOUNDS AMAZING THAT PWM TOP NOTCH MMM CHEFS KISS
by Munshi Man October 31, 2023
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Variable Soup

In Computer programming, when the mind is clogged with different variable names. You struggle to remember what variables match different things. This is known as Variable Soup.

Its often a good idea to take five and do something different (e.g. check the news) and then go back to it with a fresh pair of eyes.
Ive got variable soup, I cant remember what I was doing.
Looking at this is giving me variable soup.
by LiveHybrid March 15, 2010
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Valuable Pain

A lesson about committing you’re heart to a relationship too swiftly
by Valuable pain November 25, 2019
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Bastard Variable

A variable that usually created on accident without knowing that it was created until it comes back and becomes completely out of your control. Like a bastard child.
Nick didn't realize that punching that llama would become a bastard variable and come back on him in a major way.
by .XV!::: March 30, 2009
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Whore Variable

A variable that you use and redefine throughout the code without printing it out.
arr = input('Enter your array: ');
r,c = size(arr);
for j = 1:c

sum = 0;

for i = 1:r

sum = sum + arr(i,j);

end

arr2(j) = sum;
end
disp(arr2);

Oh man! That "sum" variable is a WHORE VARIABLE!
by Moumen_El_Gamed October 24, 2018
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Variable Interest Entity

Used to refer to a member of the opposite sex with whom you are sexually involved with, but you don't want the general population to know about him/her because you aren't exclusive with this individual. Also commonly referred to as a V.I.E. Typically used when the certain individual is too stupid to realize they are just being used for sex.
John: "Why didn't you bring Lauren to the office Christmas party?"

Ben: "Because she is the my V.I.E. Shhhh...before someone hears you! I am trying get with the new girl tonight."

John: "Your what?"

Ben: "Variable interest entity; we have sex occasionally but we aren't exclusive. Nor is she marriage material."
by nosemaj October 26, 2008
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lurking variable

A random event or thing that, quite frankly, is creepin'. Lurking variables can occur at any time, and be used as an excuse for almost anything. Only really hairy math teachers can use this term to its full potential.
-"Billy, why were you out so late last night?"
-"Lurking variables, Mom."

-"Crikey! That crock almost bit me in my lurking variables!"

-"Now class, the lurking variables in measure four are being played wrong, remember the lurking variable rule. If a note has a lurking variable next to it, it will be played that way throughout the measure unless another lurking variable occurs within that same measure.
by Mi Pito Smith January 27, 2009
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