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1. a. : the act or process of varying : the state or fact of being varied. b. : an instance of varying. c. : the extent to which or the range in which a thing varies. 2. : declination sense 6. 3. a. : a change of algebraic sign between successive terms of a sequence. b. : a measure of the change in data, a variable, or a function. 4.
something that is slightly different from the usual form or arrangement: There are wide variations in the way pensioners have benefited from the system. The films she makes are all variations on the same theme. [ C ] music specialized. one of several short tunes that are based on the same simple tune, but are different from it and from the others:
noun. the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree: Prices are subject to variation. Synonyms: difference, divergence, deviation, modification, alteration, mutation. an instance of this: There is a variation in the quality of fabrics in this shipment. amount, rate, extent, or degree of change:
VARIATION meaning: 1 : a change in the form, position, condition, or amount of something often + in often + in; 2 : something that is similar to something else but different in some way often + on.
May 30, 2024 · variation in British English. (ˌvɛərɪˈeɪʃən ) noun. 1. the act, process, condition, or result of changing or varying; diversity. 2. an instance of varying or the amount, rate, or degree of such change. 3. something that differs from a standard or convention.
Check pronunciation: variation. Definition of variation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. an activity that varies from a norm or standard. “any variation in his routine was immediately reported”. synonyms: variance. see more. noun. something a little different from others of the same type. “an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone”. synonyms: edition, variant, version.
