extreme variability
[/ɪkˈstriːm ˌvɛəriəˈbɪləti/]
noun
variabilidade extrema
1. The quality or state of varying greatly; marked tendency to change unpredictably or to differ significantly from a standard or expected value
The extreme variability in weather patterns this season has made agricultural planning difficult.
A variabilidade extrema nos padrões climáticos desta estação dificultou o planejamento agrícola.
2. In statistics and science, a condition characterized by high standard deviation or coefficient of variation in data sets
The extreme variability of test results indicated methodological flaws in the experiment.
A variabilidade extrema dos resultados dos testes indicou falhas metodológicas no experimento.
3. A lack of consistency or predictability in behavior, performance, or measurable characteristics
The athlete's extreme variability in performance made him unreliable for the championship.
A variabilidade extrema no desempenho do atleta o tornou pouco confiável para o campeonato.
This term is predominantly used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking environments. In Brazil, it appears frequently in research papers, medical studies, and climate change discussions. The phrase reflects the globalized scientific community's shared vocabulary, with minimal variation between regions.
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