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Definitions of variation from WordNet
variation (n.)
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change;
Synonyms: fluctuation
variation (n.)
an activity that varies from a norm or standard;
any variation in his routine was immediately reported
Synonyms: variance
variation (n.)
a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished;
variation (n.)
something a little different from others of the same type;
an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone
variation (n.)
an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard;
he patented a variation on the sandal
variation (n.)
the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north;
Synonyms: magnetic declination / magnetic variation
variation (n.)
the process of varying or being varied;
variation (n.)
(astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon);
variation (n.)
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration;
variation (n.)
(ballet) a solo dance or dance figure;
Synonyms: pas seul
variation (n.)
the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard;
who is responsible for these variations in taxation?
Dictionary entries near variation
variability
variable
variance
variant
variate
variation
varicella
varices
varicocele
varicolored
varicose
