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variable size

[/ˈvɛriəbl̩ saɪz/]
nounpl: variable sizes
tamanho variável
1. A size that can change or differ; not fixed or constant
The software supports files of variable size.
O software suporta arquivos de tamanho variável.
2. In computing and programming, a data structure or array whose size can be adjusted dynamically at runtime
Dynamic arrays allow for variable size allocation of memory.
Matrizes dinâmicas permitem alocação de memória de tamanho variável.
3. Something that comes in multiple dimensions or measurements
These containers are available in variable sizes to meet different needs.
Estes recipientes estão disponíveis em tamanhos variáveis para atender diferentes necessidades.
Synonyms
adjustable sizeflexible sizedynamic sizechangeable size
Antonyms
fixed sizeconstant sizestatic size

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tamanho variável
standard usage in Brazil
Portugal
tamanho variável
standard usage in Portugal
Technical/Computing
tamanho dinâmico
commonly used in programming contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

one size does not fit all
come in all sizes
size matters
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