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var1 definition

var (vär)

noun

Elec. the unit used to measure the apparent power in an alternating-current circuit, equal to one volt-ampere or one watt
sometimes written VAr or VAR

Etymology: < v(olt) a(mpere) r(eactive)

var2 definition

var

  1. variable
  2. variant(s)
  3. variation
  4. variety
  5. various
VAR definition

VAR

visual-aural (radio) range

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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