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# VARIABLES

A variable is a reference to a value. Define a variable using the `var` keyword.

Here's an example:

```js
var example;
```

The above variable is **declared**, but it isn't defined.

Here's an example of defining a variable, making it reference a specific value:

```js
var example = 'some string';
```

Note that it starts with the `var` keyword and uses the equals sign between the variable name and the value that it references.

Create a file named `variables.js`.

In that file create a variable named `example`.

**Make the `example` variable reference the value `some string`.**

Then use `console.log()` to print the `example` variable to the console.

Check to see if your program is correct by running this command:

`javascripting verify variables.js`
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