---
title: "Get information about a specific variable"
method: GET
path: "/variable/{variableID}"
tags: ["Variables"]
---

# Get information about a specific variable

`GET /variable/{variableID}`

## Path parameters

- `variableID` string, required

## Response `200`

The requested variable's information is sent back in the response body

- Variable
  - `defaultValue` string
  - `definitionPeriod` 'MONTH' | 'YEAR' | 'ETERNITY'
  - `description` string
  - `entity` string
  - `formulas` object
  - `id` string
  - `reference` string[]
  - `source` string
  - `valueType` 'Int' | 'Float' | 'Boolean' | 'Date' | 'String'

## Other responses

- `404` — The requested variable does not exist

---

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