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   Var·i·a·tion

   /ˌverēˈāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 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).

   Derivatives

   • 1. variational adjective

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   The meaning of VARIATION is the act or process of varying : the state or fact of being varied. How to use variation in a sentence.

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   Variation definition: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree. See examples of VARIATION used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › variationVARIATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › variationVariation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Variation means a deviation from the norm, like the variation of colors in nature. A variation from an accepted standard can be very important. For example, a variation in a heartbeat pattern can tell a doctor that a heart attack might be imminent.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionvariation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › variationVARIATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A variation on something is the same thing presented in a slightly different form.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › variationVARIATION | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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