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   Var·i·a·tion

   /ˌverēˈāSHən/

   

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   • 1. a change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits: "regional variations in house prices" Similar differencedissimilaritydisparityinequalitycontrastdiscrepancyimbalancedissimilitudedifferentialdistinctionchangealterationmodificationvaryingvarietyvariabilitydiversificationdeviationvariancedivergencedeparturefluctuationtoleranceOpposite constantuniformitystandardization
   • ▪ a deviation of a celestial body from its mean orbit or motion.
   • ▪ a change in the value of a function due to small changes in the values of its argument or arguments.
   • ▪ the angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a particular place.
   • ▪ the occurrence of an organism in more than one distinct color or form.
   • 2. a different or distinct form or version of something: "hurling is an Irish variation of field hockey" Similar variantformalternativealternative formother formdifferent formderived formdevelopmentadaptationalterationmodificationrevisionrevised versionOpposite standard form
   • ▪ a version of a theme, modified in melody, rhythm, harmony, or ornamentation, so as to present it in a new but still recognizable form: "there is an eleven-bar theme followed by seven variations and a coda"
   • ▪ a solo dance as part of a performance: "he makes the preparation for his variation with utmost care and accuracy"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting variance or conflict): from Old French, or from Latin variatio(n-), from the verb variare (see vary).

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   • 1. variational adjective

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   What is variation?

   • Definition of variation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [countable, uncountable] variation (in/of something) a change, especially in the amount or level of something The dial records very slight variations in pressure. Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation.

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   What is variation in music?

   • [countable] variation (on something) (music) any of a set of short pieces of music based on a simple tune repeated in a different and more complicated form (figurative) His numerous complaints are all variations on a theme (= all about the same thing). Definition of variation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is a variation in currency?

   • [countable, uncountable] variation (in/of something) a change, especially in the amount or level of something The dial records very slight variations in pressure. Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. Want to learn more? [countable] variation (on something) a thing that is different from other things in the same general group

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   What is the root word of variation?

   • From Middle French variation, from Old French variacion, from Latin variātiō . variation (usually uncountable, plural variations) The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing. Plant breeding is always a numbers game.

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   [countable, uncountable] variation (in/of something) a change, especially in the amount or level of something. The dial records very slight variations in pressure. Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year)

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   VARIATION definition: 1. a difference in amount or quality: 2. something that is slightly different from the usual form: . Learn more.

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   noun. the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree: Prices are subject to variation. an instance of this: There is a variation in the quality of fabrics in this shipment. amount, rate, extent, or degree of change: a temperature variation of 40° in a particular climate. a different form of something; variant. Music.

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   Definition of variation noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   the act or process of varying or differing from what is normal or usual: [uncountable] Those prices are subject to much variation. an instance of this: [ countable ] a variation in quality. amount or degree of change: [ countable ] a temperature variation of 20°.

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   Nov 1, 2023 · The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing. Plant breeding is always a numbers game. [ …] The wild species we use are rich in genetic variation, and individual plants are highly heterozygous and do not breed true.

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    noun. These are words and phrases related to variation. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of variation. We need some variation in our daily routine. Synonyms. variance. variety. change. difference. diversity. innovation. modification. transformation. alteration. departure. variant. aberration.