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constant

In programming, a fixed value in a program. Minimum and maximum amounts, dates, prices, headlines and error messages are examples.

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constant

1. a specific quantity that is always invariable

2. 

a. Maths a symbol representing an unspecified number that remains invariable throughout a particular series of operations

b. Physics a theoretical or experimental quantity or property that is considered invariable throughout a particular series of calculations or experiments

3. See logical constant
http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/Constants/index.html

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constant [′kän·stənt]

(science and technology)

A value that does not change during a particular process.