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hold constant
[hoʊld ˈkɑnstənt]
verb phrase
manter constante
1.
To keep something unchanged or fixed at a particular level or value
We hold constant the temperature while varying the pressure in the experiment.
Mantemos a temperatura constante enquanto variamos a pressão no experimento.
2.
In statistics or research, to control a variable so it does not change during an experiment
If we hold constant the age variable, we can better analyze the effect of education on income.
Se mantivermos a variável idade constante, podemos analisar melhor o efeito da educação na renda.
Synonyms
keep constant
maintain constant
fix
stabilize
control
keep steady
Antonyms
vary
change
fluctuate
alter
modify
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter constante
Standard usage in scientific and technical contexts
São Paulo
manter constante
Common in business and academic language
Portugal
manter constante
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold steady
keep a tight rein
maintain the status quo
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