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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.

   • English (US)

     VARIATION meaning: 1. a change in amount or level: 2....

   • Znaczenie Variation, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     VARIATION definicja: 1. a change in amount or level: 2....

   • Traditional

     VARIATION translate: 轉變, 變化；變動, 差別, 變種，變體；變化了的東西, 變奏曲. Learn...

   • Simplified

     VARIATION translate: 转变, 变化；变动, 差别, 变种，变体；变化了的东西, 变奏曲. Learn...

   • Variation: Catalan Translation

     variation translate: variació, variant. Learn more in the...

   • Variation

     VARIATION definition: 1. a difference in amount or quality:...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › variationVariation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVARIATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of variation as a noun, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Find out how variation can refer to a change, a difference, a musical form, a dance, or a biological characteristic.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

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

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   Variation means a difference in amount or quality, or something that is slightly different from the usual form. Learn more about this word, see translations and browse related words.