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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 › 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.

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   a. : divergence in the structural or functional characteristics of an organism from the species or population norm or average. b. : something (such as an individual or group) that exhibits variation.

4. 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.

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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.thefreedictionary.com › variationVariation - definition of variation by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › variationVariation Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Variation Definition. The act, fact, or process of varying; change or deviation in form, condition, appearance, extent, etc. from a former or usual state, or from an assumed standard. The degree or extent of such change.

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

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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.