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   variation

   /ˌvɛːrɪˈeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level, typically within 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 colour or form.
   • 2. a different or distinct form or version of something: "hurling is an Irish variation of 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: "Elgar's Enigma Variations"
   • ▪ 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVARIATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of variation as a change in amount or level, or as something that is slightly different from the usual form or arrangement. See how to use variation in sentences and collocations with other words.

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   Learn the meaning of variation as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how variation is used in math, music, biology, and more.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › variationVARIATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › variationvariation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning of variation as a noun, with different senses and usage notes. Find out how to use variation in music, currency, and other contexts with pictures and sentences.

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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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVARIATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of variation as a noun, with two senses: a difference in amount or quality, or something different from the usual form. See translations and examples of variation in different languages.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › variationvariation | meaning of variation in Longman Dictionary of...

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   Variation is a noun that means a difference or change in something, or a way of doing something differently. Learn more about the word family, related topics, and usage examples from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.